The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF (19 - ..)
€ 26,700

€ 20,200

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF.
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
63.2
70.9
82.7
62.4
70.2
77.8
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
63.2 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 1.0 TSI OPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.94 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
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 5500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
134 hp
113 hp
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
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
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
23.45 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
45 mpg
46 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
645 mi
Range
487 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
645 mi
487 mi
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
107 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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