2012 Kia Soul specifications

2012 Kia Soul data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2550 mm 100.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1570 mm 61.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1588 mm 62.5 inches
Length 4120 mm 162.2 inches
Width 1786 mm 70.3 inches
Height 1610 mm 63.4 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.62
Kerb weight 1186 kg 2615 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 48.1 litres 10.6 [12.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Kia
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1591 cc
(97.089 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77 × 85.4 mm
3.03 × 3.36 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE net)
140 PS (138 bhp) (103 kW)
at 6300 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE net)
167 Nm (123 ft·lb) (17 kgm)
at 4850 rpm
Specific output
(SAE net)
64.7 kW/litre
87.9 ps/litre
86.7 bhp/litre
1.42 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE net)
104.97 Nm/litre
1.27 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminum block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1319 kPa (191.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 397.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
117.97 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
86.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
116.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.53 kg/kW
19.25 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 27/35 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km8.7/6.7 l/100km city/highway
km/litre11.5/14.9 km/l city/highway
UK MPG32.4/42.0 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG27.0/35.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 195/65 R 15
Tyres rear 195/65 R 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID280159
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2012 Kia Soul added 2012-07-06.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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5 door hatchback FF 6A 1591 cm3/97.1cuin 140 PS 138 bhp 103 kW 1220 kg
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1591 cm3/97.1cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1161 kg
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5 door hatchback FF 5M 1975 cm3/120.5cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1270 kg
Kia Soul -
5 door hatchback FF 4A 1975 cm3/120.5cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1279 kg
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5 door hatchback FF 5M 1582 cm3/96.5cuin 128 PS 126 bhp 94 kW 137.0 CO2 1345 kg
5 door hatchback FF 4A 1582 cm3/96.5cuin 128 PS 126 bhp 94 kW 155.0 CO2 1360 kg
Kia Soul -
5 door hatchback FF 5M 1591 cm3/97.1cuin 126 PS 125 bhp 93 kW 154.0 CO2 1245 kg
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