All Kia modelsKia Soul: generations and engines
The Kia Soul has been built since 2009 in 4 generations, with 19 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, SUV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years2009–present
Generations4
Engine versions19
Power110–204 hp
Body stylesHatchback, SUV
FuelGasoline, Diesel, Electric
Timeline
Kia Soul generations
- 2009–2014
Kia Soul I
Engines below - 2014–2017
Kia Soul II
Engines below - 2016–2019
- 2020–present
Kia Soul III
Engines below
Specs
Kia Soul engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Kia Soul I2009–2014 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (126 hp) | 2009–2014 | Gasoline | 126 hp (93 kW) | 111 lb-ft (151 Nm) | 11 s | 110 mph (177 km/h) | |
| 1.6 CRDi (126 hp) | 2009–2014 | Diesel | 126 hp (93 kW) | 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) | 10.7 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| 1.6 CRDi (126 hp) Automatic | 2009–2014 | Diesel | 126 hp (93 kW) | 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) | 11.9 s | 109 mph (176 km/h) |
Kia Soul II2014–2017 · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 CRDi (128 hp) | 2014–2016 | Diesel | 128 hp (94 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 11.2 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| 1.6 CRDi (128 hp) Automatic | 2014–2016 | Diesel | 128 hp (94 kW) | 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) | 12.2 s | 110 mph (177 km/h) | |
| 1.6 GDI (132 hp) | 2014–2016 | Gasoline | 132 hp (97 kW) | 119 lb-ft (161 Nm) | 11 s | 115 mph (185 km/h) | |
| 1.6 GDI (132 hp) Automatic | 2014–2016 | Gasoline | 132 hp (97 kW) | 119 lb-ft (161 Nm) | 11.7 s | 112 mph (180 km/h) | |
| EV 27 kWh (110 hp) | 2014–2017 | Electric | 110 hp (81 kW) | 210 lb-ft (285 Nm) | 11.2 s | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
Kia Soul III2020–present · 5 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 GDI (201 hp) DCT | 2020–present | Gasoline | 201 hp (148 kW) | 195 lb-ft (264 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 MPI (147 hp) | 2020–present | Gasoline | 147 hp (108 kW) | 132 lb-ft (179 Nm) | |||
| 2.0 MPI (147 hp) i-CVT | 2020–present | Gasoline | 147 hp (108 kW) | 132 lb-ft (179 Nm) | |||
| 39.2 kWh (136 hp) | 2020–present | Electric | 136 hp (100 kW) | 291 lb-ft (395 Nm) | 9.9 s | 96 mph (155 km/h) | |
| e-Soul 64 kWh (204 hp) | 2020–present | Electric | 204 hp (150 kW) | 291 lb-ft (395 Nm) | 7.6 s | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
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