The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16) vs. Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost (15 - 17)
€ 17,000
€ 19,400
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
63.2
70.9
82.7
63.5
69.5
81
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
63.2 in
Height
63.5 in
101.2
163
99.2
158.1
163 in
Length
158.1 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.65 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
PS
Generation
JK8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
123 hp
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.97 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
23.97 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
44 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
493 mi
Range
598 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
598 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.0 EcoBoost
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft
