2015 Kia Soul Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2015 Kia Soul, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

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

Transmission:
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2015 Averages

Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.71
Total Car Production :	12,100,095

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

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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 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.