These are standard specifications for the 2015 Kia Soul, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic with sportmatic and active Eco
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 2014 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $15,100-20,700 |
| Weight : | 2715 lbs | 1231.503 kg |
| MPG City : | 24 |
| MPG Highway : | 30 |
| Combined MPG : | 26.00 |
| Introduced At : | 2013 New York International Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1591 cc | 97.1 cu in. | 1.6 L. |
| Power : | 130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque : | 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 4850 RPM |
| Bore : | 75.0 mm | 2.953 in. |
| Stroke : | 85.4 mm | 3.362 in. |
| Compression : | 11.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 164 HP (120.704 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 151 Ft-Lbs (205 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 81.0 mm | 3.189 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 11.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
6 Manual , 6 Automatic with sportmatic and active Eco
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.615 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.955 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.286 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.971 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.839 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.727 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2015 Kia Soul SUV FWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : |  |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 14.7% |
Recall
| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V750000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Sorento, 2012-2015 Forte and Forte Koup, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, 2014-2015 Soul, and 2012 Sportage vehicles. An engine compartment fire can occur while driving. |
| Consequence | An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine compartment for fuel and/or engine oil leaks, perform an engine test and make any repairs, including engine replacement, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, Kia dealers will update the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) software, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC200. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110708 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V120000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston connecting rod failure. |
| Consequence | Piston damage may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. A broken connecting rod may puncture the engine block allowing engine oil to escape. The leaking oil may contact the exhaust, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be replaced if it has been damaged. Depending on the extent of any damage, the engine may also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began April 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC176. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STEERING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20130721 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V608000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Soul and Soul EV vehicles. The pinion plug may allow the pinion gear to separate from the steering gear assembly. |
| Consequence | If the pinion gear separates, steering will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the pinion plug or replace the steering gear assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC155. Note: This recall supersedes campaigns 14V-332 and 15V-736. Vehicles previously remedied under those numbers are being recalled again under this campaign. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| Mfr Report Date | 20130721 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V123000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Soul and Soul electric vehicles manufactured July 21, 2013, to January 8, 2015. A section of the accelerator pedal may bend and fracture. |
| Consequence | If the vehicle has a bent or broken accelerator pedal, the driver may have difficulty accelerating the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will add a supporting rubber underneath the pedal stopper, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC116. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2015 Averages
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $2.71 |
| Total Car Production : | 12,100,095 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2015 Kia Soul?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Kia Soul? A: The 2015 Kia Soul has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2015 Kia Soul? A: The 2015 Kia Soul has a length of 163.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2015 Kia Soul? A: The 2015 Kia Soul has a width of 70.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Kia Soul have?A: The 2015 Kia Soul has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Kia Soul have?A: The 2015 Kia Soul has legroom of 40.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Kia Soul? A: The 2015 Kia Soul was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2015 Kia Soul cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Kia Soul had an MSRP of $15,100 - $$20,700 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2015 Kia Soul have? A: The 2015 Kia Soul had the following engine options: 4 (1591 cc | 97.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 4850 RPM Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 164 HP (120.704 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 151 Ft-Lbs (205 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2015 Kia Soul have? A: The 2015 Kia Soul had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic with sportmatic and active Eco.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2015 Kia Soul? A: The 2015 Kia Soul has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2015 Kia Soul? A: The 2015 Kia Soul has a length of 163.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2015 Kia Soul? A: The 2015 Kia Soul has a width of 70.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2015 Kia Soul have?A: The 2015 Kia Soul has 39.60 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2015 Kia Soul have?A: The 2015 Kia Soul has legroom of 40.90 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2015 Kia Soul? A: The 2015 Kia Soul was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2015 Kia Soul cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2015 Kia Soul had an MSRP of $15,100 - $$20,700 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2015 Kia Soul have? A: The 2015 Kia Soul had the following engine options: 4 (1591 cc | 97.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 6300 RPM and 118 Ft-Lbs (160 NM) @ 4850 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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