The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI (17 - 18) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi DCT (16 - 19)
€ 22,800
€ 27,000
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi.
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
61.1
70.1
76.5
63
72.1
83.9
70.1 in
Width
72.1 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
61.1 in
Height
63 in
101
162.9
101.2
163
162.9 in
Length
163 in
101 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
2694 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
448 lb
14.26 %
General
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
148 hp
134 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
18.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
18.2 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
46 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
487 mi
Range
671 mi
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
487 mi
671 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
102.8 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
96.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Arona 1.5 TSI Evo
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1164 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft
