The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi (15 - 16)
€ 21,700

€ 25,000

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 CRDi.
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
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 CRDi
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.29 %

General
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
C1
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
113 hp
134 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
120 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
24.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
24.88 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
47 mpg
49 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
497 mi
Range
699 mi
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
497 mi
699 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).
98.8 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
94.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Cross 1.0 TSI OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









36.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft