The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi (16 - 19) vs. VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 25,200

€ 25,700

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF.
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
63
72.1
83.9
62.4
70.2
77.8
72.1 in
Width
70.2 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
63 in
Height
62.4 in
101.2
163
100.4
161.7
163 in
Length
161.7 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.31 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
PS
Generation
C1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
22.87 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
49 mpg
45 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
699 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
699 mi
478 mi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
98.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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