2017 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) | 1.6L-T, DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6,300 rpm (ULEV-II) | 161 hp @ 6,200 rpm (ULEV-II) / 160 hp @ 6,200 rpm (SULEV) | 201 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 118 lb.-ft. @ 4,850 rpm (ULEV-II) | 150 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm (ULEV-II) / 149 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm (SULEV) | 195 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 - 4,500 rpm |
| Block | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Head | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Valve System | 16 VALVE MLA | DOHC 16 valve | 16 VALVE MLA |
| Displacement (cc) | 1,591 cc | 1,999 cc | 1,591 cc |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 77.0 mm x 85.44 mm | 81.0 x 97.0 mm | 77.0 mm x 85.44 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Injection system | Spark ignition system | Spark ignition system | Spark ignition system |
| Fuel Injection System | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) | GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) |
| Fuel Requirement | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) | Regular unleaded (87 Octane or higher) |
| Emission Control System | WCC + UCC (LEV3 ULEV125) | WCC + UCC (LEV3 ULEV70) (LEV3 SULEV30) | WCC + UCC (LEV2 ULEV) |
| Engine Oil Capacity (liters) | 3.6 liters | 4.0 liters | 4.5 liters |
| Electrical System | |||
| Battery (AH) | 60AH | 70AH (AGM) | 60AH |
| Alternator | 13.5V, 110A | 13.5V, 120A | 13.5V, 120A |
| Starter | 12.0V, 0.9kW | 12.0V, 1.2kW | 12.0V, 0.9kW |
| Drivetrain | |||
| 6-Speed Manual Transmission | |||
| First | 3.615:1 | - | - |
| Second | 1.955:1 | - | - |
| Third | 1.286:1 | - | - |
| Fourth | 0.971:1 | - | - |
| Fifth | 0.839:1 | - | - |
| Sixth | 0.727:1 | - | - |
| Reverse | 3.700:1 | - | - |
| Final drive ratio | 4.563:1 | - | - |
| Clutch type | Conventional | - | - |
| 6-speed automatic transmission with sportmatic and active Eco | |||
| First | 4.400:1 | 4.400:1 | - |
| Second | 2.726:1 | 2.726:1 | - |
| Third | 1.834:1 | 1.834:1 | - |
| Fourth | 1.392:1 | 1.392:1 | - |
| Fifth | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 | - |
| Sixth | 0.775:1 | 0.775:1 | - |
| Reverse | 3.440:1 | 3.440:1 | - |
| Final gear ratio | 3.957:1 | 3.270:1 | - |
| 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) | |||
| First | - | - | 3.929:1 |
| Second | - | - | 2.318:1 |
| Third | - | - | 2.043:1 |
| Fourth | - | - | 1.070:1 |
| Fifth | - | - | 0.822:1 |
| Sixth | - | - | 0.884:1 |
| Seventh | - | - | 0.721:1 |
| Reverse | - | - | 5.304:1 |
| Final gear ratio | - | - | 4.643:1 (1,2,4,5) 3.421:1 (3,6,7,R) |
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Wheelbase (in.) | 101.2 in. | 101.2 in. | 101.2 in. |
| Length (in.) | 163.0 in. | 163.0 in. | 163.0 in. |
| Width (in.) | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. | 70.9 in. |
| Height (in.) | 63.5 in. | 63.5 in. | 63.5 in. |
| Track (in.), (front/rear) | 62.0 in. / 62.5 in. | 61.7 in. / 62.2 in. (17 in. wheel) / 61.4 in./61.9 in. (18 in. wheel) | 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 (without sunroof) | |||
| Front (in.) | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. |
| Head room (with sunroof) | |||
| Front (in.) | - | 37.9 in. | 37.9 in. |
| Rear (in.) | - | 37.9 in. | 37.9 in. |
| Leg room | |||
| Front (in.) | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. | 39.1 in. |
| Shoulder room | |||
| Front (in.) | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. | 54.7 in. |
| Hip room | |||
| Front (in.) | 53.2 in. | 53.2 in. | 53.2 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 49.3 in. | 49.3 in. | 49.3 in. |
| Passenger volume (without sunroof) (cu. ft.) | 101.0 cu. ft. | 101.0 cu. ft. | 101.0 cu. ft. |
| Passenger volume (with sunroof) (cu. ft.) | - | 96.8 cu. ft. | 96.8 cu. ft. |
| Cargo volume (rear seat up without luggage under tray) (cu. ft.) | 24.2 cu. ft. | 24.2 cu. ft. | 24.2 cu. ft. |
| Cargo volume (rear seat up with luggage under tray) (cu. ft.) | 18.8 cu. ft. | 18.8 cu. ft. | 18.8 cu. ft. |
| Cargo volume (rear seat folded without luggage under tray) (cu. ft.) | 61.3 cu. ft. | 61.3 cu. ft. | 61.3 cu. ft. |
| Cargo volume (rear seat folded with luggage under tray) (cu. ft.) | 49.5 cu. ft. | 49.5 cu. ft. | 49.5 cu. ft. |
| Chassis/Suspension | |||
| Body type | Unibody | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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) |
| Shock absorber | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| Steering | |||
| Type / Power source | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Overall steering gear ratio | 15.7:1 | 15.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.85 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft.) | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. | 34.8 ft. |
| 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. | 12.0 in./10.3 in. |
| Wheels/Tires | |||
| Wheel Size (in.) | 6.5J x 16 | 6.5J x 17 / 7.5J x 18 (OPT) | 7.5J x 18 |
| Tire size | P205/60 R16 | P215/55 R17 / P235/45 R18 (OPT) | P235/45 R18 |
| Spare Tire | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) |
| Curb Weight | |||
| Manual transmission (lbs.) | 2,884 lbs. | - | - |
| Automatic transmission (lbs.) | 2,942 lbs. | 3,163 lbs. | - |
| DCT transmission (lbs.) | - | - | 3,232 lbs. |
| Estimated Fuel Economy | |||
| Manual transmission, city/highway/combined (mpg) | 24/30/27 | - | - |
| IVT Automatic Transmission (est) | 25/30/27 | 25/30/27 | - |
| Dual Clutch transmission, city/highway/combined (mpg) | - | - | 26/31/28 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 14.2 gallons | 14.2 gallons | 14.2 gallons |