The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI (18 - ..) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (14 - 15)
€ 16,300
€ 26,500
€ 16,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi.
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
61.1
70.1
76.5
63.2
70.9
82.7
70.1 in
Width
70.9 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
61.1 in
Height
63.2 in
101
162.9
101.2
163
162.9 in
Length
163 in
101 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
2601 lb
Curb Weight
3100 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
16.07 %
General
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
KJ
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
94 hp
126 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
107 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
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27.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
27.67 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
47 mpg
39 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
497 mi
Range
559 mi
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
497 mi
559 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
123.4 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
94.8 kWh
123.4 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Arona 1.0 TSI
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft
