The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi (14 - 15) vs. KIA Soul EV (30 kWh) (17 - 19)
€ 20,000

€ 29,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the KIA Soul EV (30 kWh).
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
63.5
69.5
81
62.7
70.9
82.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
63.5 in
Height
62.7 in
99.2
158.1
101.2
163
158.1 in
Length
163 in
99.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.18 %

General
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
JK8
Generation
PSEV
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
2
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
89 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 2730 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
89 hp
108 hp
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
151 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Performance
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
99 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec

Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
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33.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
33.99 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
( 57 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
23 kWh✽
( 145 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
57 MPGe
145 MPGe
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
48 mpg
city
No data
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 kWh
702 mi
Range
130 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
702 mi
130 mi
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Environmental Impact
94.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
46.5 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
94.6 kWh
46.5 kWh
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data