These are standard specifications for the 2020 Kia Soul, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 7 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2014 - |
| Weight : | 2802 lbs | 1270.966 kg |
| Introduced At : | 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque : | 132 Ft-Lbs (179 NM) @ 4500 RPM |
| Bore : | 81.0 mm | 3.189 in. |
| Stroke : | 97.0 mm | 3.819 in. |
| Compression : | 12.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition system : | Spark ignition system |
6 Manual , 7 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.769:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.040:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.323:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.024:1 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.825:1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.702:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Kia Production for 2020 : | 586,105 |
| 2020 Kia Soul | |
Dimension(s)
SUV
| Cargo Volume : | 24 cu. ft. |
| Fuel Capacity : | 14.3 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 165.2 in | 4196 mm. |
| Width : | 70.9 in | 1801 mm. |
| Height : | 63.0 in | 1600 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 102.4 in | 2601 mm. |
| Front Track : | 62.0 in | 1575 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.4 in | 1585 mm. |
| Ground Clearance : | 6.7 in | 170 mm. |
| Front Overhang : | 34.1 in | 866 mm. |
| Rear Overhang : | 28.7 in | 729 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom : | 39.4 in | 1001 mm. |
| Rear Headroom : | 39.5 in | 1003 mm. |
| Front Legroom : | 41.1 in | 1044 mm. |
| Rear Legroom : | 38.8 in | 986 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room : | 55.5 in | 1410 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room : | 54.7 in | 1389 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : MacPherson Strut with Multi-functional Body Valve Rear : Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Power Steering | |
| Turns lock to lock : | 2.50 |
| Turning Circle : | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
|---|---|
| Front Brake Size : | 11.0 in | 279 mm. |
| Rear Brake Size : | 10.3 in | 262 mm. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P205/60 R16 |
| Wheels : | 6.5J x 16 Steel |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | P235/45 R18 |
| Front Tire : | P215/55 R17 |
| Optional Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 7.5J x 18 Alloy |
Recall
| Component | ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V259000 |
| Summary | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Soul, and 2021 Seltos vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which may result in engine damage. |
| Consequence | A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Kia will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. The recall began June 11, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC209. |
| 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
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2020 Kia Soul?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Kia Soul? A: The 2020 Kia Soul has a wheelbase size of 102.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 Kia Soul? A: The 2020 Kia Soul has a length of 165.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 Kia Soul? A: The 2020 Kia Soul has a width of 70.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Kia Soul have?A: The 2020 Kia Soul has 39.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Kia Soul have?A: The 2020 Kia Soul has legroom of 41.10 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Kia Soul? A: The 2020 Kia Soul was a SUV.Q: What tires did the 2020 Kia Soul have? A: The 2020 Kia Soul had P205/60 R16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 Kia Soul have? A: The 2020 Kia Soul had 6.5J x 16 Steel wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Kia produce in 2020? A: Kia produced 586,105 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 Kia Soul have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Kia Soul was a Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 132 Ft-Lbs (179 NM) @ 4500 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2020 Kia Soul have? A: The 2020 Kia Soul had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 7 speed Automatic.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2020 Kia Soul? A: The 2020 Kia Soul has a wheelbase size of 102.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2020 Kia Soul? A: The 2020 Kia Soul has a length of 165.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2020 Kia Soul? A: The 2020 Kia Soul has a width of 70.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2020 Kia Soul have?A: The 2020 Kia Soul has 39.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2020 Kia Soul have?A: The 2020 Kia Soul has legroom of 41.10 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2020 Kia Soul? A: The 2020 Kia Soul was a SUV.Q: What tires did the 2020 Kia Soul have? A: The 2020 Kia Soul had P205/60 R16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2020 Kia Soul have? A: The 2020 Kia Soul had 6.5J x 16 Steel wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Kia produce in 2020? A: Kia produced 586,105 automobiles in 2020.Q: What engine did the 2020 Kia Soul have? A: The engine powering the 2020 Kia Soul was a Inline 4 (1999 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 132 Ft-Lbs (179 NM) @ 4500 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2020 Kia Soul have? A: The 2020 Kia Soul had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 7 speed Automatic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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