The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI (17 - ..)
€ 17,000
€ 19,200
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.71 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
PS
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
94 hp
at 2750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
94 hp
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.41 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
30.41 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
493 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
621 mi
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.2 cu ft
