The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue AWD (18 - 19)
€ 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
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.56 %

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
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
123 hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
221 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
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.24 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
22.87 lb/hp
27.24 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
49 mpg
49 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
41 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
699 mi
Range
673 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
699 mi
673 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
98.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft








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