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

€ 28,600

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI.
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
62.4
70.2
77.8
63
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 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 T-GDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.49 %

General
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 T-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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
201 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
148 hp
201 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
19.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
19.81 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
45 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
478 mi
Range
487 mi
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
478 mi
487 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
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).
130.7 kWh
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
98.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Cross 1.5 TSI ACT OPF
KIA Soul 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10 cu ft









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