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The 2012 Kia Soul
Technical Specifications

ENGINE Base 1.6L Soul + 2.0L Soul ! 2.0L  
Type: Inline 4 Cylinder, Aluminum Block and Head with 16 Valve Inline 4 Cylinder, Aluminum Block and Head with 16 Valve Inline 4 Cylinder, Aluminum Block and Head with 16 Valve
Valve Gear: DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder CVVT DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder CVVT DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder CVVT
Bore & Stroke: 77.0mm x 85.44mm 81.0mm x 97.00mm 81.0mm x 97.00mm
Displacement: 1591 CC 1999 CC 1999 CC
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1 10.3:1 10.3:1
Horsepower (SAE net): 138 hp @6,300 rpm 164 hp @6,500 rpm 164 hp @6,500 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 123 ft-lbs. @4,850 rpm 148 ft-lbs. @ 4,800 rpm 148 ft-lbs. @ 4,800 rpm
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual, Overdrive 6-Speed Manual, Overdrive 6-Speed Manual, Overdrive
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS All Models
Wheelbase: 100.4 in.
Track (front/rear): 61.8 / 62.5 in.
Length: 162.2 in.
Width: 70.3 in.
Height: 63.4
Ground Clearance: 6.5 in.
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS Base 1.6L Soul + 2.0L Soul ! 2.0L
Headroom (front/rear): 40.2/39.6 in. 40.2/39.6 in. 40.2/39.6 in.
Shoulder Room (front/rear): 55.2/55.1 in. 55.2/55.1 in. 55.2/55.1 in.
Legroom (front/rear): 42.1/39.0 in. 42.1/39.0 in. 42.1/39.0 in.
Hip Room (front-rear): 53.3/52.7 in. 53.3/52.7 in. 53.3/52.7 in.
Cargo Volume (w/o cargo tray): 23.7 cu. ft. -- --
Cargo Volume: -- 19.3 cu. ft. 19.3 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (rear seat down): 53.4 cu. ft. 53.4 cu. ft. 53.4 cu. ft.
CURB WEIGHT Base 1.6L Soul + 2.0L Soul ! 2.0L
6-Speed Manual: 2615 LBS. 2707 LBS. 2707 LBS.
6-Speed Automatic: 2690 LBS. 2778 LBS. 2778 LBS.
BODY & CHASSIS All Models
Layout: Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
Body Type: Steel Unibody
Suspension Front: Independent MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs, Gas Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Rear: Torsion Beam, Coil Springs, Gas Monotube Shock Absorbers
Steering Type: Rack-and-pinion, power-assisted
Turns, lock-to-lock 2.81
Turning Diameter, curb-to-curb 34.4 ft.
BRAKES All Models
Type: Hydraulic, power-assisted vacuum, 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS + ESC
Front: 11.0-in. vented discs
Rear: 10.3-in. solid discs
TIRES Base 1.6L Soul + 2.0L Soul ! 2.0L
Tires: 195/65R15 205/55R16 235/45R18
EPA Fuel Economy Base 1.6L Soul + 2.0L Soul ! 2.0L
6-Speed Manual (city/hwy) 27/35 26/34 26/34
6-Speed Automatic (city/hwy) - 27/35 27/35
6-Speed Automatic (city/hwy)
(w/ISG & 16" LLR Tires)
- 27/35 27/35
Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons) 12.7 12.7 12.7
2011 EPA estimated milage for 2012 model year vehicles. Actual milage may vary based on driving style.
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