The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19) vs. SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI DSG (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 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 TSI.
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
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 TSI
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2672 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
11.14 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
PS
Generation
KJ
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline 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
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
201 hp
113 hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.65 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
14.96 lb/hp
23.65 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
34 mpg
47 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
487 mi
Range
497 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
487 mi
497 mi
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
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).
94.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
130.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.2 cu ft
