The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF DSG (19 - ..) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 25,700

€ 26,700

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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
3142 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.65 %

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
148 hp
134 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
184 lb‑ft
221 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
113 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
19.81 lb/hp
23.45 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
45 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
45 mpg
45 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
478 mi
Range
645 mi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
478 mi
645 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).
107 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
98.5 kWh
107 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 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
1135 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









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