The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI DSG (17 - 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 KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI.
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
63.2
70.9
82.7
61.1
70.1
76.5
70.9 in
Width
70.1 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
63.2 in
Height
61.1 in
101.2
163
101
162.9
163 in
Length
162.9 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2668 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
15.09 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
PS
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
113 hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
23.45 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
45 mpg
47 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
645 mi
Range
497 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
645 mi
497 mi
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
107 kWh
94.8 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 EcoTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.2 cu ft
