2023 Kia Soul Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2023 Kia Soul, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2014 -
MPG City :	28
MPG Highway :	33
Combined MPG :	30.00
Introduced At :	2013 New York International Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2000 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	132 Ft-Lbs (179 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)

Dimension(s)

Crossover

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	62 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	165.2 in \| 4196 mm.
Width :	70.9 in \| 1801 mm.
Height :	63.0 in \| 1600 mm.
Wheelbase :	102.4 in \| 2601 mm.

Handling

Tires / Wheels
Wheels :	16-inch

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V830000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul and 2024 Seltos vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the side curtain air bags may deploy unexpectedly.
Consequence	An air bag that deploys unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace both side curtain air bag modules as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC289.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V531000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Soul, Sportage, and 2023-2024 Seltos vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump to overheat.
Consequence	An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy	Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC275.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V298000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2' LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, 'Control and Displays,' and 138, 'Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.'
Consequence	A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2023 Kia Soul? A: The 2023 Kia Soul has a wheelbase size of 102.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2023 Kia Soul? A: The 2023 Kia Soul has a length of 165.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2023 Kia Soul? A: The 2023 Kia Soul has a width of 70.90 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2023 Kia Soul? A: The 2023 Kia Soul was a Crossover.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2023 Kia Soul have? A: The 2023 Kia Soul had 16-inch wheels.

Q: What engine did the 2023 Kia Soul have? A: The engine powering the 2023 Kia Soul was a Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 132 Ft-Lbs (179 NM) @ 4500 RPM.