2012 Kia Soul Specifications

Specifications

2010 2011 2012 2013

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2008 - 2013
Price :	MSRP: $13,900-19,600 Invoice: $13,600-18,700
MPG City :	28
MPG Highway :	34

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1600 cc \| 97.6 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	138 HP (101.568 KW)
Torque :	123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM)
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Inline 4
Displacement :	2000 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	160 HP (117.76 KW)
Torque :	143 Ft-Lbs (194 NM)
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2012 Kia Soul SUV FWD
Frontal driver :	Not Tested
Frontal passenger :	Not Tested
Side driver :	Not Tested
Side rear passenger :	Not Tested
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :	Risk of Rollover15.1%

Recall

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V652000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence	An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy	Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. The first owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024. Kia will continue a phased mailing as the remedy becomes available for different makes and model vehicles. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
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	STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
Mfr Report Date	20090108
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V822000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
Consequence	A detached headliner plate may increase the risk of injury to the occupant during a vehicle crash.
Remedy	Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC112.
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Kia Soul? A: The 2012 Kia Soul has a wheelbase size of 100.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2012 Kia Soul? A: The 2012 Kia Soul has a length of 162.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2012 Kia Soul? A: The 2012 Kia Soul has a width of 70.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Kia Soul have?A: The 2012 Kia Soul has 40.20 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Kia Soul have?A: The 2012 Kia Soul has legroom of 42.10 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Kia Soul? A: The 2012 Kia Soul was a SUV.

Q: How much did the 2012 Kia Soul cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Kia Soul had an MSRP of $13,900 - $$19,600 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2012 Kia Soul have? A: The 2012 Kia Soul had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1600 cc | 97.6 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 138 HP (101.568 KW) and 123 Ft-Lbs (167 NM)

Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 160 HP (117.76 KW) and 143 Ft-Lbs (194 NM)

Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Kia Soul have? A: The 2012 Kia Soul had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic.