The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Soul EV (30 kWh) (17 - 19) vs. VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 29,500
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh) (17 - 19) KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
€ 23,100
 VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 29,500
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 EV (30 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 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
62.7
Blueprint KIA Soul EV (30 kWh) (17 - 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
62.7 in
Height
62.4 in
Blueprint KIA Soul EV (30 kWh) (17 - 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 EV (30 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh) (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.34 %
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
PSEV
Generation
C1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DGT*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 2730 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
108 hp
94 hp
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
210 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
210 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
90 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.48 lb/hp
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
32.25 lb/hp
32.48 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
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
57 mpg  ( 64 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
64 MPGe
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
130 mi
Range
606 mi
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
130 mi
606 mi
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
84.3 kWh
KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
46.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Soul EV (30 kWh)
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.3 cu ft