The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15) vs. Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue AWD (17 - 18)
€ 17,000
€ 24,300
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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
3292 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.79 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
2
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
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
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21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.76 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.82 lb/hp
26.76 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
52 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
52 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
28 mpg
city
49 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
493 mi
Range
718 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
718 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).
92.5 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 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
886 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft
