The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15) vs. VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 17,000
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15) KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
€ 25,700
 VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Soul 1.6 GDI 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 1.5 TSI ACT OPF.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
63.2
Blueprint KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15)
70.9
82.7
62.4
Blueprint VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15)
101.2
163
Blueprint VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..)
100.4
161.7
163 in
Length
161.7 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
2837 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
3.24 %
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
PS
Generation
C1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
148 hp
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF

Performance

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.82 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
45 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
478 mi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft