The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19) vs. SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI (17 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 22,800
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI Evo.
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
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 1.5 TSI Evo
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2694 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.41 %
General
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
201 hp
148 hp
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
Performance
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.2 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
14.96 lb/hp
18.2 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
34 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
487 mi
Range
487 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
487 mi
487 mi
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
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).
96.6 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
130.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.2 cu ft
