Kia Soul second generation
The Kia Soul second generation (2014–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 58 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: PS
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,140 mm RDW | 4,140 mm TC | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm RDW | 1,800 mm TC | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,590–1,610 mm RDW | 1,600 mm TC | 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm RDW | 2,570 mm TC | 2,570 mm |
| Front track | 1,560–1,576 mm ASTRA | 1,570 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,573–1,588 mm ASTRA | 1,590 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,175–1,480 kg RDW | 1,231–1,508 kg TC | 1,264–1,426 kg |
| Mass in running order | 1,275–1,580 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,800–1,960 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,100–1,300 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 550 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 538–680 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,747–2,860 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 145–185 km/h RDW | – | 145–205 km/h |
| Torque | 161–300 Nm ASTRA | – | 151–300 Nm |
| Electric motor power | – | 81 kW NRCan | – |
| Electric | |||
| Range (EPA/NRCan) | – | 150–179 km EPA | – |
| Charging time at 240 V | – | 4.0–5.0 h EPA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/60R16, 215/55R17, 235/45R18
NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2014–2019: ★★★★★
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, Natural Resources Canada, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 93.6% (93.0–94.2) | 91.0% | 5,823 |
| 6–8 years | 89.8% (89.3–90.2) | 86.4% | 18,409 |
| 9–12 years | 84.3% (83.4–85.1) | 77.9% | 7,312 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 26.4% | 28.1% |
| Brakes | 23.1% | 21.5% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Suspension | 5.2% | 14.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 4.8% | 9.8% |
| Steering | 2.1% | 2.1% |
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)
3,283 complaints for model years 2014–2019. 144 crashes · 225 fires · 132 injuries · 3 deaths
- Engine 2,365
- Electrical system 285
- Fuel system 256
- Transmission and drivetrain 245
- Lights 162
- Steering 141
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 58 versions of the Kia Soul second generation
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European Union 21 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 | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2020 | Electric motor | 81 kW (110 PS) | Electric | 14.3–14.7 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 4,196 |
| 2019 | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | 15.7 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 4,806 |
| 2015–2019 | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | – | 127–131 g/km | 28,706 |
| 2019 | Electric motor | 29 kW (39 PS) | Electric | 13.8 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 1,174 |
| 2014–2019 | 1.6 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | – | 152–164 g/km | 23,058 |
| 2016–2019 | 1.6 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Petrol | – | 156 g/km | 4,538 |
| 2017–2019 | Electric motor | 26 kW (35 PS) | Electric | 14.2–14.3 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 16,852 |
| 2019 | Electric motor | 100 kW (136 PS) | Electric | 15.6 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 80 |
| 2019 | Electric motor | 27 kW (37 PS) | Electric | 15.6 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 14 |
| 2019 | Electric motor | 28 kW (38 PS) | Electric | – | 0 g/km | 10 |
| 2017 | 1.6 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Other fuel | – | 154 g/km | 3,032 |
| 2015–2017 | Electric motor | 24 kW (33 PS) | Electric | 14.5–14.7 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 3,820 |
| 2014–2017 | Electric motor | 25 kW (34 PS) | Electric | 14.3–14.7 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 11,588 |
| 2017 | 1.6 L | 146 kW (199 PS) | Petrol | – | 156 g/km | 38 |
| 2017 | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Other fuel | – | 133 g/km | 24 |
| 2014–2016 | 1.6 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | LPG | – | 141–142 g/km | 904 |
| 2014–2016 | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | – | 141–148 g/km | 22,604 |
| 2015–2016 | 1.6 L | 77 kW (105 PS) | Diesel | – | 129–131 g/km | 38 |
| 2014 | 1.6 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Petrol | – | 153 g/km | 372 |
| 2014 | 1.6 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | – | 142 g/km | 154 |
| 2014 | – | – | Diesel | – | 158 g/km | 22 |
United Kingdom 20 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 | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019'First Edition' 64 kWh lithium-ion 150kw 1-speed auto | Electric motor | 150 kW (204 PS) | Electric | – | 15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 451 km |
| 2015–2018EV | Electric motor | – | Electric | – | 14.7 kWh/100 km NEDC | 0 g/km | 212 km |
| 2016–2018'Connect' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp · 'Connect Plus' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp · 'Maxx' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp and 3 more trims | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 128 g/km | – |
| 2016–2018'Connect' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp DCT · 'Connect Plus' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp DCT · 'Maxx' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp DCT and 3 more trims | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 135 g/km | – |
| 2017–2018'2' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.8 L/100 km NEDC | 127 g/km | – |
| 2017–2018'2' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp DCT · '3' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp DCT | 1.6 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 7-speed automatic | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 130 g/km | – |
| 2017–2018'1' 1.6 GDi 130bhp · '2' 1.6 GDi 130bhp | 1.6 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km | – |
| 2017–2018'Sport' 1.6 T-GDi 201bhp DCT | 1.6 L | 150 kW (204 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km | – |
| 2016'Connect' 1.6 GDi 130bhp · 'Connect Plus' 1.6 GDi 130bhp · 'Start' 1.6 GDi 130bhp and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | 97 kW (132 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km | – |
| 2015'Connect' 1.6 CRDi · 'Connect Plus' 1.6 CRDi · 'Maxx' 1.6 CRDi and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km | – |
| 2015'Connect' 1.6 CRDi · 'Connect Plus' 1.6 CRDi · 'Maxx' 1.6 CRDi and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km | – |
| 2015'2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp · 'Quantum' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp · 'Shaker' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp | 1.6 L | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km | – |
| 2015'2' 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 | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km | – |
| 2015'Connect' 1.6 GDi · 'Connect Plus' 1.6 GDi · 'Start' 1.6 GDi | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km | – |
| 2015'Maxx' 1.6 GDi · 'Mixx' 1.6 GDi | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km | – |
| 2015'1' 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 | 6-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km | – |
| 2014'Connect' 1.6 CRDi · 'Connect Plus' 1.6 CRDi · 'Maxx' 1.6 CRDi and 1 more trim | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | Manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km | – |
| 2014'Connect' 1.6 CRDi · 'Connect Plus' 1.6 CRDi · 'Mixx' 1.6 CRDi | 1.6 L | – | Diesel | Automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km | – |
| 2014'Connect' 1.6 GDi · 'Connect Plus' 1.6 GDi · 'Start' 1.6 GDi | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | Manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km | – |
| 2014'Maxx' 1.6 GDi · 'Mixx' 1.6 GDi | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | Manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 170 g/km | – |
France 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015SOUL EV Moteur électrique 81.4 kW (110 ch) | Electric motor | 81 kW (110 PS) | Electric | Continuously variable (CVT) | – | – |
| 2015SOUL 1.6 diesel CRDi (128ch) BVA6 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2015SOUL 1.6 diesel CRDi (128ch) BVM6 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.0 L/100 km NEDC | 132 g/km |
| 2014SOUL 1.6 Diesel CRDi (115ch) BVM 6 | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2014SOUL 1.6 Diesel CRDi (128ch) BVM 6 | – | 85 kW (116 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 155 g/km |
| 2014SOUL 1.6 Diesel CRDi (128ch) BVM 6 | – | 94 kW (128 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 4.9 L/100 km NEDC | 129 g/km |
| 2014SOUL 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 5 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 | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2019 | Electric motor | Electric | Automatic | Front-wheel drive | 105–108 MPGe EPA | 0 g/km | 150–179 km |
| 2014–2019SIDI | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 208–210 g/km | – |
| 2017–2019SIDI | 1.6 L | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | Front-wheel drive | 28 MPG (8.4 L/100 km) EPA | 199 g/km | – |
| 2014–2019SIDI | 1.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26–28 MPG (8.4–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 198–208 g/km | – |
| 2014–2019SIDI | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 26–27 MPG (8.7–9.0 L/100 km) EPA | 208–214 g/km | – |
Canada 5 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2019Station wagon: Small | Electric motor | 81 kW (110 PS) | Electric | Automatic | 19.3–19.9 kWh/100 km 5-cycle | 0 g/km | 149–179 km |
| 2017–2019Station wagon: Small | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 7-speed automated manual | 8.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 199 g/km | – |
| 2014–2019Station wagon: Small | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.4–8.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 198–206 g/km | – |
| 2014–2019Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | 8.7–9.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 202–209 g/km | – |
| 2014–2017Station wagon: Small | 1.6 L | – | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.8–9.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 207–208 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.