2016 Kia Soul specifications

2016 Kia Soul data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2570 mm 101.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1575 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1588 mm 62.5 inches
Length 4140 mm 163 inches
Width 1801 mm 70.9 inches
Height 1600 mm 63 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 1231 kg 2714 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 53.8 litres 11.8 [14.2] 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 132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW)
at 6300 rpm
maximum torque 160 Nm (118 ft·lb) (16.3 kgm)
at 4850 rpm
Specific output 60.9 kW/litre
82.8 ps/litre
81.7 bhp/litre
1.34 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 100.57 Nm/litre
1.22 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) 1263.7 kPa (183.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
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
107.07 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
78.75 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
105.61 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.7 kg/kW
21.21 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 24/30/26 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km9.8/7.8/9.0 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre10.2/12.8/11.1 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG28.8/36.0/31.2 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG24.0/30.0/26.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
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 2.850
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 6½J x 16
Wheel size rear 6½J x 16
Tyres front P205/60 R 16
Tyres rear P205/60 R 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 262 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.73
Final drive ratio 4.56
general
Carfolio.com ID485595
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2016 Kia Soul added 2016-05-02.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Kia Soul models

5 door hatchback FF 1 111 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1492 kg
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5 door hatchback FF 1 111 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1492 kg
5 door hatchback FF 1 111 PS 109 bhp 81 kW 1492 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1591 cm3/97.1cuin 132 PS 130 bhp 97 kW 1263 kg
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