The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi (15 - 16) vs. Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi (14 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 20,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi is 4.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi.
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
63.2
70.9
82.7
63.5
69.5
81
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
63.2 in
Height
63.5 in
101.2
163
99.2
158.1
163 in
Length
158.1 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.31 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
PS
Generation
JK8
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
89 hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
151 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
151 lb‑ft
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.99 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
22.87 lb/hp
33.99 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
49 mpg
51 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
41 mpg
city
48 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
699 mi
Range
702 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
699 mi
702 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
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).
94.6 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
98.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft








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