The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19) vs. VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 28,600
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19) KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
€ 23,100
 VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
63
Blueprint KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19)
70.9
82.7
62.4
Blueprint VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR 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 1.6 TDI SCR 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 1.6 TDI SCR
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI Turbo DCT (16 - 19)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.51 %
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
PS
Generation
C1
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
201 hp
94 hp
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.48 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
14.96 lb/hp
32.48 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
34 mpg
57 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
487 mi
Range
606 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
487 mi
606 mi
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
130.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
38.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft