The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI (18 - ..)
€ 17,000
€ 22,800
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
63.2
70.9
82.7
61.1
70.1
76.5
70.9 in
Width
70.1 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
63.2 in
Height
61.1 in
101.2
163
101
162.9
163 in
Length
162.9 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2698 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.98 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
PS
Generation
KJ
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
148 hp
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
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
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.23 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
18.23 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
493 mi
Range
507 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
507 mi
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
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).
92.9 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.2 cu ft
