The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (16 - 19) vs. Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi (15 - 17)
€ 17,200
€ 20,600
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Soul 1.6 GDI is 4.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
63
70.9
82.7
63.5
69.5
81
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
63 in
Height
63.5 in
101.2
163
99.2
158.1
163 in
Length
158.1 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.07 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
PS
Generation
JK8
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
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
94 hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
115 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.18 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
32.18 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
53 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
28 mpg
city
49 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
516 mi
Range
734 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
516 mi
734 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
90.4 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft
