The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh) (14 - 17) vs. VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..)
€ 30,800

€ 25,700

€ 30,800
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 EV (27 kWh) is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF.
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
62.7
70.9
82.7
62.4
70.2
77.8
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
62.7 in
Height
62.4 in
101.2
163
100.4
161.7
163 in
Length
161.7 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
100.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.01 %

General
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
PSEV
Generation
C1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 2730 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
108 hp
148 hp
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
210 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
210 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Performance
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
90 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
▶ REPLAY
31.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
31.94 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Fuel Economy
24 kWh✽
( 141 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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
45 mpg
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
141 MPGe
45 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
114 mi
Range
478 mi
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
114 mi
478 mi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Environmental Impact
47.8 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).
98.5 kWh
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
47.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft