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Kia Soul I (AM) or Kia Soul II (PS)?

2008–2013 vs 2013–2019 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door

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Kia Soul I (AM)2008–2013 · 7 engines · LX, EX, Sport, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →
Kia Soul II (PS)2013–2019 · 11 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →
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Kia Soul I (AM)2008–2013no listings
Kia Soul II (PS)2013–2019no listings
Dimensions
Length4,105 mmLength4,140 mm
Width1,785 mmWidth1,800 mm
Height1,610 mmHeight1,600 mm–1,618 mm
Wheelbase2,550 mmWheelbase2,570 mm
Ground clearance160 mmGround clearance150 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume340 lTrunk volume281 l–354 l
Curb weight1,240 kg–1,315 kgCurb weight1,250 kg–1,565 kg
Fuel tank48 lFuel tank54 l
Engines
Production years2008–2013Production years2013–2019
Body typeHatchback 5-doorBody typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines7Number of engines11
Power66–103 kW (90–140 hp)Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–1.6Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol, Electric
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 90Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 128
Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 1.6 GDI 140Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.6 T-GDI 204 DCT
Top speed185 km/hTop speed200 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim25 · LXItems in the base trim33 · LX
Items in the top trim38 · SportItems in the top trim40 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort5 · 8
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows—Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel—Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 5
Audio System✓Audio System✓
Bluetooth—Bluetooth✓
USB Port✓USB Port✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights—Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 9
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist—Hill Start Assist✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels—R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Soul I (AM) or Kia Soul II (PS)?

Length: Kia Soul II (PS) 4,140 mm, Kia Soul I (AM) 4,105 mm (a 35 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,570 vs 2,550 mm. Boot: 354 vs 340 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Soul I (AM) or Kia Soul II (PS)?

The most frugal Kia Soul I (AM) uses 5 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 90); the most frugal Kia Soul II (PS) 4.7 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 128).

Which is more powerful — Kia Soul I (AM) or Kia Soul II (PS)?

The strongest Kia Soul I (AM) makes 103 kW (140 hp) (1.6 GDI 140); the strongest Kia Soul II (PS) 150 kW (204 hp) (1.6 T-GDI 204 DCT).

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