Kia2014-2018 Soul Overview

Kia Soul Overview (2014 - 2018)

PS

Tech Specs Summary


90 - 115 mph

11.0 - 11.2 seconds

108 - 201 hp

34.1 - 174.5 mpg
lb
2,837 - 3,450 lbs

9.9 - 48.3 ft3
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This generation of the Kia Soul (PS) was produced by the Korean manufacturer Kia between 2014 - 2018. It's a front engined front-wheel drive MPV. There are five power levels available, ranging from a 108 hp to a 201 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI
(2016 - 2018)
...1.6 T-GDI

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Soul is the Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI which scores 1.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 201 hp and a power/weight ratio of 14.97 lb/hp it has a top speed of 115 mph and gets to 62 mph in 11.0 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Kia Soul 1.6 CRDi
(2015 - 2018)
...1.6 CRDi

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Kia Soul 1.6 CRDi is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 699 miles and can store 12.5-48.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,213 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,866 lbs.

Euro NCAP Results

2014
★★★★
Adult Occupant
84%
Child Occupant
82%
Pedestrian
59%
Safety Assist
56%
2014
★★★★
Adult Occupant
75%
Child Occupant
82%
Pedestrian
59%
Safety Assist
56%
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