2017 Kia Soul Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2014 -
Weight :	2714 lbs \| 1231.05 kg
Combined MPG :	28.00
Introduced At :	2013 New York International Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

Inline 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 :	77.0 mm \| 3.031 in.
Stroke :	85.4 mm \| 3.364 in.
Compression :	11.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Ignition system :	Spark ignition system

Inline 4
Displacement :	1999 cc \| 122.0 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	161 HP (118.496 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 4700 RPM
Bore :	81.0 mm \| 3.189 in.
Stroke :	97.0 mm \| 3.819 in.
Compression :	11.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
Ignition system :	Spark ignition system

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1591 cc \| 97.1 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	201 HP (147.936 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 1500 RPM
Bore :	77.0 mm \| 3.031 in.
Stroke :	85.4 mm \| 3.362 in.
Compression :	9.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
Ignition system :	Spark ignition system

Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic with sportmatic and active Eco , 7 Automatic DCT

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.615:1
2nd Gear :	1.955:1
3rd Gear :	1.286:1
4th Gear :	0.971:1
5th Gear :	0.839:1
6th Gear :	0.727:1

Handling

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V031000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Consequence	Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
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 2017 Kia Soul? A: The 2017 Kia Soul has a wheelbase size of 101.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2017 Kia Soul? A: The 2017 Kia Soul has a length of 163.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2017 Kia Soul? A: The 2017 Kia Soul has a width of 70.90 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2017 Kia Soul have?A: The 2017 Kia Soul has 39.60 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2017 Kia Soul have?A: The 2017 Kia Soul has legroom of 40.90 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2017 Kia Soul? A: The 2017 Kia Soul was a Hatchback.

Q: What engines did the 2017 Kia Soul have? A: The 2017 Kia Soul had the following engine options: Inline 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 161 HP (118.496 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 150 Ft-Lbs (203 NM) @ 4700 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (1591 cc | 97.1 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 201 HP (147.936 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 1500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2017 Kia Soul have? A: The 2017 Kia Soul had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic with sportmatic and active Eco, 7 speed Automatic DCT.