The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16) vs. Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS (15 - 16)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Soul 1.6 GDI is 1.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
63.2
70.9
82.7
63.4
69.9
79.9
70.9 in
Width
69.9 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
63.2 in
Height
63.4 in
101.2
163
98.4
164.4
163 in
Length
164.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
98.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.29 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
PS
Generation
LY
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D16AA
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
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
118 hp
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
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21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.38 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
24.38 lb/hp
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
59 mpg
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
42 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
493 mi
Range
730 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
730 mi
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
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
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Suzuki Vitara 1.6 DDiS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft







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