The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (15 - 16) vs. Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 26,700

€ 21,100

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.1 %

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
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
99 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
99 hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
113 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.06 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
23.45 lb/hp
31.06 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
45 mpg
56 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
39 mpg
city
51 mpg
50 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
645 mi
Range
769 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
645 mi
769 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
107 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).
86.4 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
107 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft








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