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Compare Ford EcoSport vs Kia Soul

Ford EcoSport
2020 Ford EcoSport
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$19,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
6.5
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Kia Soul
2020 Kia Soul
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$17,490
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.3
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Overview

Engine
1.0-liter Turbo Inline-3 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 27 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Ford EcoSport
2018-2020 Ford EcoSport Rear Angle View
2018-2020 Ford EcoSport Dashboard
30
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Kia Soul
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
43
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.0-liter Turbo Inline-3 Gas
2.0-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
123 hp @ 6000 rpm
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
125 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
35 ft
34.8 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P205/60HR16
P205/60HR16
Rear Tire
P205/60HR16
P205/60HR16
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
27 MPG
City
27 MPG
25 MPG
Highway
29 MPG
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
6.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.6 gallons
14.3 gallons
Cruising Range City
367.2 miles
357.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
394.4 miles
443.3 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
161.3 in
165.2 in
Height
64.8 in
63 in
Max Width
69.5 in
70.9 in
Front Width
59.8 in
62 in
Rear Width
59.7 in
62.4 in
Wheelbase
99.2 in
102.4 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
6.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.9 in
41.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.6 in
39.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.3 in
55.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room
51.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.7 in
38.8 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
39.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
51.3 in
54.7 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
50.9 in
N/A

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,020 lbs
2,802 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,400 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
24.2 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
50 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
20.9 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
20.9 ft³
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Diamond White
  • Lightning Blue Metallic
  • Moondust Silver Metallic
  • Race Red
  • Shadow Black
  • Smoke Metallic
Sparkling Silver

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Cherry Black
  • Snow White Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
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