The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16)
€ 20,600
€ 17,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 0.3 inches taller than the KIA Soul 1.6 GDI.
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
63.5
69.5
81
63.2
70.9
82.7
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
63.5 in
Height
63.2 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 1.6 GDI
3025 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.07 %
General
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
JK8
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
94 hp
130 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
159 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Performance
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
99 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
32.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.62 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
32.18 lb/hp
21.62 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
53 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
49 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
734 mi
Range
493 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
734 mi
493 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
90.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft
