The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (16 - 19) vs. Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT (14 - 15)
€ 17,200
€ 18,000
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 Ti-VCT.
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
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 Ti-VCT
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.97 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
PS
Generation
JK8
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
110 hp
at 6300 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
130 hp
110 hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
103 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
103 lb‑ft
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
▶ REPLAY
21.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.34 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
21.62 lb/hp
26.34 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
516 mi
Range
513 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
516 mi
513 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ti-VCT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft
