The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. KIA Soul 1.6 GDI (14 - 15)
€ 21,700

€ 17,000

€ 21,700
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 1.6 TDI SCR 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 1.6 TDI SCR
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 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2837 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.72 %

General
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
C1
Generation
PS
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
94 hp
130 hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
32.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
32.01 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
57 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
49 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
606 mi
Range
493 mi
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
606 mi
493 mi
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI SCR
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Cross 1.6 TDI SCR
KIA Soul 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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