Ecosport Titanium vs. New Kia Soul CRDI

**IMm29** · April 21st, 2014 05:30 PM

For the engine, Soul.

For the ground clearance, Ecosport.

What are your considerations?

**AG4** · April 21st, 2014 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by leodawesome

Tama ba na meron dimensions increase ang 2015 Soul? Pero I doubt na yung ground clearance dadagdagan nila.

The new Soul is only slightly bigger than the old one. They actually lowered the ride height of the new gen Soul. Its ground clearance was reduced from 6.5 inches (165mm) to 5.9 inches (150mm), that's 50mm less than the EcoSport.

The Soul is really more of a trendy hatch, than a crossover. It lacks the water wading capability and ground clearance of the EcoSport.

**IMm29** · April 22nd, 2014 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by AG4

The Soul is really more of a trendy hatch, than a crossover. It lacks the water wading capability and ground clearance of the EcoSport.

I agree. A slab sided hatch at that.

**yapoy86** · April 22nd, 2014 12:40 PM

panalo yung soul sa porma at engine lakas ng hatak nyan for sure kasi magaan

if you want a high ground clearance then buy a pickup or SUV.. pero if ever i have a pickup, i will never take the risk of crossing flood waters.. kung malakas na ulan eh di ilipat sa high ground..

**Walter** · April 22nd, 2014 07:17 PM

Sometimes one does not have a choice with floods.

If we go by your logic, if you're after looks and engine power then buy a sports car instead of a Kia Soul.

**jcal68** · June 6th, 2014 03:00 PM

I visited both cars in their showrooms. I felt that both of their looks stand out from traditional vehicles in their own way. Although viewed from the rear, the Ecosport reminds me of the old small CRV. The Ecosport has more perks but the Soul has the diesel engine. The Soul has the 1.6 U series diesel engine. Similar to the Tucson's 2.0 U series diesel engine which I find fuel efficient. Hopefully it is. I'll wait for the local data on fuel efficiency. Contrary to the internet, the local Soul has a spare tire but less perks like navigation screen.

Kaso patipiran ngayon ang laban hehe. I can later upgrade to some perks kung may pera.

**eduarte** · June 10th, 2014 01:01 AM

pasensya na di ko alam pano mag start ng new thread eh. i would appreciate if tuturuan nyo ko

) nakalagay kasi "you may not post new thread" BTW my question is ok ba ang ecosport tlaga? kasi im planning to buy. namimili ako ng madami
ford ecosport / mitsubishi adventure gls / toyota innova e / 2nd hand fortuner/everest

**leodawesome** · June 11th, 2014 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by eduarte

pasensya na di ko alam pano mag start ng new thread eh. i would appreciate if tuturuan nyo ko

) nakalagay kasi "you may not post new thread" BTW my question is ok ba ang ecosport tlaga? kasi im planning to buy. namimili ako ng madami
ford ecosport / mitsubishi adventure gls / toyota innova e / 2nd hand fortuner/everest

Di ka pa yata pwede magcreate ng new thread kasi konti pa lang posts?

About the ecosport, there are known issues about Ford's new transmission. I suggest you avoid the automatic versions and stick to manuals.

**Verbl Kint** · September 15th, 2014 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by leodawesome

About the ecosport, there are known issues about Ford's new transmission. I suggest you avoid the automatic versions and stick to manuals.

True.

I don't know why so many are putting too much attention on "water-wading" when it should be the overall package being considered. If you want good wading capabilities, get a Jimny.

FC, suspension, handling, maintenance issues, aftersales service, etc, should be the points to consider.

**bloowolf** · September 15th, 2014 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by jcal68

I visited both cars in their showrooms. I felt that both of their looks stand out from traditional vehicles in their own way. Although viewed from the rear, the Ecosport reminds me of the old small CRV. The Ecosport has more perks but the Soul has the diesel engine. The Soul has the 1.6 U series diesel engine. Similar to the Tucson's 2.0 U series diesel engine which I find fuel efficient. Hopefully it is. I'll wait for the local data on fuel efficiency. Contrary to the internet, the local Soul has a spare tire but less perks like navigation screen.

Kaso patipiran ngayon ang laban hehe. I can later upgrade to some perks kung may pera.

The Soul diesel is a 1.6L Ull engine, exactly that in the Hyundai Accent. The Caren's has the 1.7L Ull. FC may differ a bit in the Soul owing to it being slightly bigger & difference in form (aerodynamics) but bet you it will still be very efficient.