The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19) vs. Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue (18 - ..)
€ 28,600
€ 21,100
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 1.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue.
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
63
70.9
82.7
65.1
69.5
81
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
63 in
Height
65.1 in
101.2
163
99.2
161.3
163 in
Length
161.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.21 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
201 hp
99 hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
115 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.06 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
14.96 lb/hp
31.06 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
34 mpg
56 mpg
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
487 mi
Range
769 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
487 mi
769 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
86.4 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
130.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft
