Kia Soul first generation
The Kia Soul first generation (2009–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 43 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: AM
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,110–4,120 mm RDW | 4,110 mm TC | 4,105–4,120 mm |
| Width | 1,790 mm RDW | 1,790 mm TC | 1,785 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm RDW | 1,610 mm TC | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm RDW | 2,550 mm TC | 2,550 mm |
| Front track | 1,550–1,570 mm ASTRA | 1,560 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,555–1,585 mm ASTRA | 1,560 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,145 kg RDW | 1,190–1,315 kg TC | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,245 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,680–1,690 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,300 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 450 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 680 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,888 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 177 km/h RDW | – | 155–185 km/h |
| Torque | 157–260 Nm ASTRA | – | 154–300 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 225/45R18
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2013: ★★★★☆
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 71.7% (71.0–72.4) | 77.9% | 17,063 |
| 13 years and older | 67.9% (67.1–68.7) | 69.2% | 14,190 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 40.1% | 31.5% |
| Tyres | 33.5% | 31.2% |
| Suspension | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Steering | 24.0% | 5.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 21.9% | 22.7% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 10.8% | 10.0% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
1,508 complaints for model years 2010–2013. 97 crashes · 88 fires · 98 injuries · 3 deaths
- Engine 590
- Steering 326
- Brakes 187
- Electrical system 157
- Airbags 77
- Fuel system 48
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 43 versions of the Kia Soul first generation
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European Union 14 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 148–150 g/km | 22,139 |
| 2011–2013 | 1.6 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 151–159 g/km | 5,774 |
| 2011–2013 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 136–143 g/km | 1,351 |
| 2011–2013 | 1.6 L | 93 kW (126 PS) | Petrol | 153–159 g/km | 6,966 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 129 g/km | 16 |
| 2010–2013 | – | – | Petrol | 157–168 g/km | 282 |
| 2013 | 1.6 L | – | Other fuel | 149 g/km | 10 |
| 2011–2012 | 1.6 L | 92 kW (125 PS) | Petrol | 153–156 g/km | 688 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 93 kW (126 PS) | LPG | 135 g/km | 202 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 137 g/km | 32 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 145 g/km | 15,908 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 155 g/km | 10,818 |
| 2010 | 1.6 L | – | LPG | 135 g/km | 2,518 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 149 g/km | 18 |
United Kingdom 10 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014'2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp · 'Inferno' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp · 'Quantum' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | Manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2013–2014'2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp · 'Quantum' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp · 'Shaker' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | Automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2013–2014'1' 1.6 GDi 138bhp · '2' 1.6 GDi 138bhp · 'Quantum' 1.6 GDi 138bhp and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | Manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed auto · 'Hunter' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed auto · 'Quantum' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed auto | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2012'2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual · 'Hunter' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual · 'Quantum' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012'1' 1.6 GDi 138bhp 6-speed manual · '2' 1.6 GDi 138bhp 6-speed manual · 'Hunter' 1.6 GDi 138bhp 6-speed manual and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2009–20101.6 CRDi · 1.6 CRDI | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 137 g/km |
| 2009–20101.6 CRDi · 1.6 CRDI | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 4-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2009–20101.6 | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2009–20101.6 (18" wheels) | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
France 3 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013SOUL 1.6 Diesel CRDi (128ch) BVA 6 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2012–2013SOUL 1.6 Diesel CRDi (128ch) BVM 6 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2012–2013SOUL 1.6 essence GDI (140ch) BVM 6 · SOUL 1.6 Essence GDI (140ch) BVM 6 | – | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
United States 8 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013SIDI | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 197–207 g/km |
| 2012–2013SIDI | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 205–208 g/km |
| 2012–2013 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA | 212–221 g/km |
| 2012–2013 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212–215 g/km |
| 2010–2011 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 197 g/km |
| 2010–2011 | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 27–28 MPG (8.4–8.7 L/100 km) EPA | 197–205 g/km |
| 2010–2011 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
| 2010–2011 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 212 g/km |
Canada 8 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013Station wagon: Small | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.4–8.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 193–198 g/km |
| 2012–2013Station wagon: Small | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 198 g/km |
| 2012–2013Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 207–216 g/km |
| 2012–2013Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 207 g/km |
| 2010–2011Station wagon: Small | 1.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 196 g/km |
| 2010–2011Station wagon: Small | 1.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 191 g/km |
| 2010–2011Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 205 g/km |
| 2010–2011Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 205 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.