The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19) vs. VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..)

€ 28,600
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19) KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
€ 25,700
 VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..) VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF.
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
63
Blueprint KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19)
70.9
82.7
62.4
Blueprint VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..)
70.2
77.8
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
63 in
Height
62.4 in
Blueprint KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19)
101.2
163
Blueprint VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..)
100.4
161.7
163 in
Length
161.7 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
3007 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.49 %
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..)

General

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
PS
Generation
C1
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
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
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 5500 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
201 hp
148 hp
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
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
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF

Performance

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF

▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
14.96 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
34 mpg
45 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
487 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
487 mi
478 mi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
130.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft