The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15) vs. Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - 20)
€ 17,000
€ 22,300
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 GDI 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 GDI
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 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
2837 lb
Curb Weight
3137 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.56 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
PS
Generation
JK8
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
123 hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.5 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.82 lb/hp
25.5 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
53 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
493 mi
Range
734 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
734 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.4 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
842 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft
