The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi (14 - 15)
€ 25,700

€ 25,000

€ 25,700
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 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.84 %

General
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
126 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
148 hp
126 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.2 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
19.81 lb/hp
24.2 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
45 mpg
47 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
478 mi
Range
671 mi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
478 mi
671 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
98.5 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
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
98.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









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