The Comparative Analysis :
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT Powershift (15 - 17) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi (16 - 19)
€ 19,700

€ 25,200

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT is 4.8 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi.
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
63.5
69.5
81
63
72.1
83.9
69.5 in
Width
72.1 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
63.5 in
Height
63 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 Ti-VCT
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.87 %

General
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
JK8
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
110 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
110 hp
134 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
103 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
103 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
27.05 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
37 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
513 mi
Range
699 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
513 mi
699 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
98.8 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
119.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
860 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
10.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








35.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft