2012 Kia Soul

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Vehicle Details

Year
2012
Make
Kia
Model
Soul
Body Style
Crossover
Generation
AM
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
1.6 CVVT
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
126 hp
Power (kW)
93 kW
Torque
154 Nm (114 lb-ft)
Top speed
162 km/h (101 mph)
0–60 mph
10.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
11 seconds
Displacement
1,591 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,105 mm (161.6 in)
Width
1,785 mm (70.3 in)
Height
1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Curb weight
1,245 kg (2,745 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-20
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 5W-30
  • 10W-30
  • 15W-40
  • 20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
3.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
77 mm (3.0 in)
Stroke
85.44 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Service Intervals
Air Filter
45,000 km (27,962 mi)
Spark Plug
45,000 km / 3 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
2 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
  • Automatic
  • Manual, 4
  • 5-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
48 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
8.5 – 9.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.7 – 6 litres / 100 km
Combined
6.7 – 7.2 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
154 – 167 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,570 mm (61.8 in)
Track, Rear
1,575 mm (62.0 in)
Overhang, Front
830 mm (32.7 in)
Overhang, Rear
725 mm (28.5 in)
Turning Circle
10.3 m
Ground Clearance
165 mm (6.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,025 mm (40.4 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
1680 – 1700 kg (3,704 – 3,748 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
450 kg (992 lb)
Cargo Capacity
435 kg (959 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg (154 lb)
Max Towbar Download
52 kg (115 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Station Wagon (Crossover)
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Hyundai-Kia Platforms
Small Automobile Platform (PB)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Heated
Optional
Turning Signal
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Lights

Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
67.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Tightening Torque
88 - 107 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Yes

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Number of Climate Zones
1
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
  • RDS
Media Format
  • CD
  • MP3
  • WMA
Media Inputs
USB
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Equalizer
Yes
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Optional
Passenger Side
Optional
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Ashtray
Front
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Trunk
Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
340 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
818 litres

Seats

Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
60/40

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Optional

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2009
Adult Occupant
87 %
Child Occupant
86 %
Vulnerable Road Users
39 %
Safety Assist
86 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Overall Score
33.11
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
13.11
Side Impact
15
Pole
2
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
3
Frontal Crash
Front Driver Side
4/5 stars
Front Passenger Side
4/5 stars
Side Crash
Side Crash, Driver
4/5 stars
Side Crash, Passenger
5/5 stars
Front Seat Rating
4/5 stars
Combined Rear Seat Rating
5/5 stars
Side Barrier Rating
5/5 stars
Overall Side Pole Star Rating
5/5 stars
Rollover
Rollover Resistance
15.1 %
Overall Safety Rating
4/5 stars
Overall Frontal Rating
4/5 stars
Overall Side Rating
5/5 stars
Rollver
4/5 stars

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
7 years
12V Battery
2 years
Paintwork
150,000 km / 5 years
Rust Damage
150,000 km / 7 years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
150,000 km / 7 years

Identification

VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Right Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
  • B-Pillar, Left
  • B-Pillar, Right
Passenger Seat
in Front of

Car Classification

American Classification
Subcompact SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small SUV

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