The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (15 - 16) vs. VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR (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 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.58 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
PS
Generation
C1
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
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGT*
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 3250 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
94 hp
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
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
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.01 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
32.01 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
57 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
42 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
493 mi
Range
606 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
493 mi
606 mi
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft
