Kia Soul II (facelift 2016) 1.6 GDI (132 hp)

Gasoline engine with 132 hp (97 kW) and 119 lb-ft (161 Nm), built 2016–2019, SUV body, front-wheel drive. The Kia Soul II (facelift 2016) has 2 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power132 hp (97 kW)
Torque119 lb-ft (161 Nm)
0–62 mph11 s
Top speed115 mph (185 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version1.6 GDI (132 hp)
Displacement1.6 L (1,591 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemDirect injection
Compression ratio11
Bore77 mm
Stroke85.44 mm

Performance

Power132 hp (97 kW) @ 6300 rpm
Torque119 lb-ft (161 Nm) @ 4850 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)11 s
Top speed115 mph (185 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City28 mpg (8.5-8.6 l/100 km)
Highway36 mpg (6.5-6.7 l/100 km)
CO₂ emissions245 g/mi (152-155 g/km)
Emission standardEuro 6
Fuel tank14.3 gal (54 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSUV
Doors5
Length163.0 in (4,140 mm)
Width70.9 in (1,800 mm)
Height63.7 in (1,618 mm)
Curb weight2,646 lb (1,200 kg)
Gross vehicle weight3,968 lb (1,800 kg)
Cargo volume8.4 cu ft (238 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
Gears6
SteeringElectric power steering
Front suspensionIndependent, MacPherson strut, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionSemi-independent, coil spring
Tires205/60 R16 92H; 215/55 R17 94V; 235/45 R18 94V
Wheels6.5J x 16; 6.5J x 17; 7.5J x 18
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Kia Soul with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Kia Soul II (facelift 2016) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
1.6 CRDI (136 hp)Diesel136 hp (100 kW)
1.6 CRDI (136 hp) DCTDiesel136 hp (100 kW)
1.6 T-GDI (204 hp) DCTGasoline204 hp (150 kW)
2.0 GDI (161 hp) AutomaticGasoline161 hp (118 kW)
EV 30 kWh (110 hp)Electric110 hp (81 kW)

← All Kia Soul II (facelift 2016) engines

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