The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - ..) vs. KIA Soul EV (27 kWh) (14 - 17)
€ 23,600

€ 30,800

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the KIA Soul EV (27 kWh).
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
61.1
70.1
76.5
62.7
70.9
82.7
70.1 in
Width
70.9 in
76.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
61.1 in
Height
62.7 in
101
162.9
101.2
163
162.9 in
Length
163 in
101 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.65 %

General
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
KJ
Generation
PSEV
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
94 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 2730 rpm
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
94 hp
108 hp
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
210 lb‑ft
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
Performance
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
111 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
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30.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.94 lb/hp
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
30.96 lb/hp
31.94 lb/hp
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
( 63 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
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.)
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
63 MPGe
141 MPGe
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
51 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
592 mi
Range
114 mi
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
592 mi
114 mi
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
47.8 kWh
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
47.8 kWh
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Arona 1.6 TDI
KIA Soul EV (27 kWh)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








36.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data