Kia Soul third generation

Kia Soul third generation
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The Kia Soul third generation (since 2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 23 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: SK3 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,200 mm RDW4,200 mm TC4,195 mm
Width1,800 mm RDW1,800 mm TC1,800 mm
Height1,610 mm RDW1,620 mm TC1,600 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm RDW2,600 mm TC2,600 mm
Front track1,565 mm ASTRA1,550 mm TC–
Rear track1,575 mm ASTRA1,550 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,657 kg RDW1,290–1,685 kg TC–
Mass in running order1,757 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight2,180 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer300 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer300 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors5 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–651–680 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,775–2,860 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed167 km/h RDW––
Torque395 Nm ASTRA––
Electric motor power–150 kW NRCan–
Electric
Range (EPA/NRCan)–391 km EPA–
Charging time at 240 V–9.5 h EPA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/55R17, 205/60R16

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2020–2025: ★★★★☆

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 testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years94.8% (93.7–95.7)92.2%1,897
4–5 years93.3% (91.4–94.8)91.0%833

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres25.9%21.7%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)4.9%5.8%
Brakes4.8%12.1%
Lights and electrics1.5%4.3%

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)

806 complaints for model years 2020–2025. 33 crashes · 12 fires · 35 injuries · 12 deaths

  • Engine 524
  • Transmission and drivetrain 133
  • Electrical system 75
  • Brakes 35
  • Steering 33
  • Fuel system 32

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 23 versions of the Kia Soul third generation

Show all 23 versions

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 versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2021–2025Electric motor150 kW (204 PS)Electric15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km452 km15,534
2021–2024Electric motor100 kW (136 PS)Electric15.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km276 km1,357
2021–2022Electric motor29 kW (39 PS)Electric15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km452 km2,621
2021–2022Electric motor27 kW (37 PS)Electric15.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km276–291 km44
2019–2020Electric motor150 kW (204 PS)Electric15.7 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km452 km16,666
2019–2020Electric motor29 kW (39 PS)Electric13.8–15.7 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km452 km4,753
2019–2020Electric motor81 kW (110 PS)Electric14.3 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–562
2019–2020Electric motor100 kW (136 PS)Electric15.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km276 km246
2019–2020Electric motor27 kW (37 PS)Electric15.6 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km276 km69
20191.6 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel–127 g/km–1,348
20191.6 L97 kW (132 PS)Petrol–152 g/km–940
20191.6 L150 kW (204 PS)Petrol–156 g/km–566
2019Electric motor26 kW (35 PS)Electric14.3 kWh/100 km NEDC0 g/km–200
2019Electric motor28 kW (38 PS)Electric–0 g/km–10

United Kingdom 8 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 versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2024'Urban' 39.2kWh lithium-ion battery 134bhpElectric motor136 kW (185 PS)Electric15.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km276 km
2024''Maxx' 64kWh lithium-ion battery 201bhpElectric motor201 kW (273 PS)Electric15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km452 km
2024'First Edition' 64 kWh lithium-ion 150kw 1-speed autoElectric motor204 kW (277 PS)Electric15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km451 km
2024'Explore' 64kWh lithium-ion battery 201bhpElectric motor204 kW (277 PS)Electric15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km452 km
2023'Urban' 39.2kWh lithium-ion battery 134bhpElectric motor100 kW (136 PS)Electric15.6 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km276 km
2020–2023'First Edition' 64 kWh lithium-ion 150kw 1-speed autoElectric motor150 kW (204 PS)Electric15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km451 km
2022–2023''Maxx' 64kWh lithium-ion battery 201bhp · 'Explore' 64kWh lithium-ion battery 201bhpElectric motor150 kW (204 PS)Electric15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP0 g/km452 km
2019'First Edition' 64 kWh lithium-ion 150kw 1-speed autoElectric motor150 kW (204 PS)Electric15.7 kWh/100 km WLTP–451 km

France 1 version

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearbox
2026e-Soul Moteur électrique (204ch)Electric motor29 kW (39 PS)ElectricContinuously variable (CVT)

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.