The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19) vs. SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI (19 - ..)
€ 28,600

€ 21,000

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI.
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
63
70.9
82.7
61.1
70.1
76.5
70.9 in
Width
70.1 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.5 in
63 in
Height
61.1 in
101.2
163
101
162.9
163 in
Length
162.9 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2884 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
4.09 %

General
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
PS
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
201 hp
89 hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.4 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
14.96 lb/hp
32.4 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
34 mpg
7 MPGe
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
27 mpg
city
15.6 lb
41 mpg
highway
11 lb
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
487 mi
Range
249 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
487 mi
249 mi
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
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).
25.6 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
130.7 kWh
25.6 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
886 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft