The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19)
€ 17,000
€ 28,600
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Soul 1.6 GDI is 0.2 inches taller.
Soul 1.6 GDI
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
63.2
70.9
82.7
63
70.9
82.7
70.9 in
Width
70.9 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
63.2 in
Height
63 in
101.2
163
101.2
163
163 in
Length
163 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Soul 1.6 GDI
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.52 %
General
Soul 1.6 GDI
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
PS
Generation
PS
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
Soul 1.6 GDI
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
201 hp
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
Soul 1.6 GDI
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Soul 1.6 GDI
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
34 mpg
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
493 mi
Range
487 mi
Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
487 mi
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
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).
130.7 kWh
Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Soul 1.6 GDI
Soul 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft








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



















