2016 Kia Soul
Specifications
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Engine | |||
Type/layout | 1.6L I-4 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2.0L I-4, DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 2.0L I-4, DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
Displacement (cc) | 1,591 cc | 1,999 cc | 1,999 cc |
Bore x stroke (mm) | 75.0 x 85.4 mm | 81.0 x 97.0 mm | 81.0 x 97.0 mm |
Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6,300 rpm | 164 hp @ 6,200 rpm | 164 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
Torque | 118 lb.-ft. @ 4,850 rpm | 151 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm | 151 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm |
Engine material | Aluminum block and head | Aluminum block and head | Aluminum block and head |
Injection system | Spark ignition system | Spark ignition system | Spark ignition system |
Valve System | MLA 16 valve | DOHC 16 valve | DOHC 16 valve |
Fuel Requirement | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) |
Emission Control System | ULEV II : WCC+UCC | ULEV-II : CCC | ULEV-II : CCC |
Engine Oil Capacity (liters) | 3.6 liters | 4.0 liters | 4.0 liters |
Fuel capacity (gal.) | 14.2 gal. | 14.2 gal. | 14.2 gal. |
Electrical System | |||
Battery (AH) | 60AH | 70AH (AGM) | 70AH (AGM) |
Alternator | 13.5V, 110A | 13.5V, 120A | 13.5V, 120A |
Starter | 12.0V, 0.9kW | Non-ISG 12.0V, 1.2kW; ISG 12.0V, 1.4kW | 12.0V, 1.2kW |
Drivetrain | |||
6-Speed Manual Transmission | |||
First | 3.615 | - | - |
Second | 1.955 | - | - |
Third | 1.286 | - | - |
Fourth | 0.971 | - | - |
Fifth | 0.839 | - | - |
Sixth | 0.727 | - | - |
Reverse | 3.700 | - | - |
Final drive ratio | 4.563 | - | - |
6-speed automatic transmission with sportmatic and active Eco | |||
First | 4.400 | 4.400 | 4.400 |
Second | 2.726 | 2.726 | 2.726 |
Third | 1.834 | 1.834 | 1.834 |
Fourth | 1.392 | 1.392 | 1.392 |
Fifth | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
Sixth | 0.775 | 0.775 | 0.775 |
Reverse | 3.440 | 3.440 | 3.440 |
Final gear ratio | 3.957 | 3.270 | 3.270 |
Exterior Dimensions | |||
Length (in.) | 163.0 in. | 163.0 in. | 163.0 in. |
Width (in.) | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. |
Height (in.) | 63.0 in. | 63.0 in. | 63.0 in. |
Wheelbase (in.) | 101.2 in. | 101.2 in. | 101.2 in. |
Track (in.), (front/rear) | 62.0 in./62.5 in. | 61.7 in./62.2 in. | 61.4 in./61.9 in. |
Overhang (in.), (front/rear) | 33.1 in./28.7 in. | 33.1 in./28.7 in. | 33.1 in./28.7 in. |
Ground clearance (in.) | 5.9 in. | 5.9 in. | 5.9 in. |
Approach Angle (degree) | 19.2 | 19.2 | 19.2 |
Departure Angle (degree) | 29.8 | 29.8 | 29.8 |
Interior Dimensions | |||
Seating capacity | 5 passenger | 5 passenger | 5 passenger |
Head room, front/rear (in.) without sunroof | 39.6 in./39.5 in. | 39.6 in./39.5 in. | 39.6 in./39.5 in. |
Head room, front/rear (in.) with sunroof | - | 37.9 in./37.9 in. | 37.9 in./37.9 in. |
Leg room, front/rear (in.) | 40.9 in./39.1 in. | 40.9 in./39.1 in. | 40.9 in./39.1 in. |
Shoulder room, front/rear (in.) | 55.5 in./54.7 in. | 55.5 in./54.7 in. | 55.5 in./54.7 in. |
Hip room, front/rear (in.) | 53.2 in./49.3 in. | 53.2 in./49.3 in. | 53.2 in./49.3 in. |
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) without sunroof | 101.0 cu. ft. | 101.0 cu. ft. | 101.0 cu. ft. |
Passenger volume (cu. ft.) with sunroof | - | 96.8 cu. ft. | 96.8 cu. ft. |
Cargo volume (rear seat up) (cu. ft.) without luggage under tray | 24.2 cu. ft. | 24.2 cu. ft. | 24.2 cu. ft. |
Cargo volume (rear seat up) (cu. ft.) with luggage under tray | 18.8 cu. ft. | 18.8 cu. ft. | 18.8 cu. ft. |
Cargo volume (rear seat down) (cu. ft.) without luggage under tray | 61.3 cu. ft. | 61.3 cu. ft. | 61.3 cu. ft. |
Cargo volume (rear seat down) (cu. ft.) with luggage under tray | 49.5 cu. ft. | 49.5 cu. ft. | 49.5 cu. ft. |
Chassis/Suspension | |||
Front suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
Rear suspension | Coupled Torsion beam axle (CTBA) | Coupled Torsion beam axle (CTBA) | Coupled Torsion beam axle (CTBA) |
Construction | Unibody | Unibody | Unibody |
Steering | |||
Type / Power source | Rack and pinion, Electric Motor | Rack and pinion, Electric Motor | Rack and pinion, Electric Motor |
Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 |
Turning circle (ft.) | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
Steering ratio | 15.7:1 | 15.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
Brakes | |||
Type front/rear | Vented disc/solid disc | Vented disc/solid disc | Vented disc/solid disc |
Size (in.) front/rear | 11.0 in./10.3 in. | 11.0 in./10.3 in. | 11.0 in./10.3 in. |
Wheels/Tires | |||
Wheel Size (in.) | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 17 / 7.5J x 18 (OPT) | 6.5J x 17 / 7.5J x 18 (OPT) |
Tire size | P205/60R16 | P215/55R17 / P235/45R18 (OPT) | P215/55R17 / P235/45R18 (OPT) |
Spare Tire | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) |
Curb Weight | |||
6-speed manual | 2,714 lbs. | - | - |
6-speed automatic | 2,784 lbs. | 2,837 lbs. | 2,837 lbs. |
GVWR | |||
6-speed manual transmission | TBD | - | - |
Automatic transmission (lbs.) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Estimated Fuel Economy | |||
Manual transmission, city/highway/combined (mpg) | 24/30/26 | - | - |
IVT Automatic Transmission (est) | 24/30/26 | 24/31/27 | 24/31/27 |
Automatic transmission with ISG, city/highway/combined (mpg) | - | 24/31/27 | - |