The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi (14 - 15) vs. Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue AWD (17 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 24,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi is 1.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue.
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
63.2
70.9
82.7
65.1
69.5
81
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
63.2 in
Height
65.1 in
101.2
163
99.2
161.3
163 in
Length
161.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3292 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.38 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
PS
Generation
JK8
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
126 hp
123 hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
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24.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.76 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
24.2 lb/hp
26.76 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
47 mpg
52 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
39 mpg
city
49 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
671 mi
Range
718 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
671 mi
718 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
102.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft
