The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh) (17 - 19) vs. Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue AWD (18 - 19)
€ 29,500

€ 24,300

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Soul EV (30 kWh) is 1.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue.
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
62.7
70.9
82.7
65.1
69.5
81
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
82.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
62.7 in
Height
65.1 in
101.2
163
99.2
161.3
163 in
Length
161.3 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.79 %

General
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
PSEV
Generation
JK8
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 2730 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 3600 rpm
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
108 hp
123 hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
210 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
210 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Performance
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
90 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
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32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.24 lb/hp
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
32.25 lb/hp
27.24 lb/hp
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Fuel Economy
23 kWh✽
( 145 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
49 mpg
( 55 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.)
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
145 MPGe
55 MPGe
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
130 mi
Range
673 mi
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
130 mi
673 mi
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Environmental Impact
46.5 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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
46.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
Ford EcoSport 1.5 EcoBlue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.1 cu ft