The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI (18 - ..)
€ 26,700
€ 19,600
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2621 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
16.55 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
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 TSI
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.19 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
23.45 lb/hp
23.19 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
45 mpg
47 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 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 TSI
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 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.2 cu ft
