The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16) vs. VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 17,000
€ 21,700
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
63.2
70.9
82.7
62.4
70.2
77.8
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
63.2 in
Height
62.4 in
101.2
163
100.4
161.7
163 in
Length
161.7 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
PS
Generation
C1
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
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
113 hp
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.88 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
24.88 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
47 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
493 mi
Range
497 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
497 mi
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft
