The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF (19 - ..) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15)
€ 20,200
€ 17,000
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the KIA Soul 1.6 GDI.
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
62.4
70.2
77.8
63.2
70.9
82.7
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
62.4 in
Height
63.2 in
100.4
161.7
101.2
163
161.7 in
Length
163 in
100.4 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.5 %
General
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
C1
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
130 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
24.49 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
46 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
487 mi
Range
493 mi
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
487 mi
493 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
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).
128.7 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft
36.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft
