Kia Soul II (PS) or Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul?

2013–2019 vs 2019–2024 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Soul II (PS) 4,140 mm, Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 4,195 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Soul II (PS) 4.7 l/100 km, Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 6.9 l/100 km.
Power: Soul II (PS) 81–150 kW, Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 90–150 kW.
Standard equipment: Soul II (PS) 33 items (LX), Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 26 items (Edition 7).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Soul II (PS)2013–2019 · 11 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul2019–2024 · 6 engines · Edition 7, Vision, Spirit, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Soul II (PS)2013–2019no listings	Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul2019–2024no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,140 mm	Length4,195 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,800 mm
Height	Height1,600 mm–1,618 mm	Height1,605 mm–1,610 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance155 mm–170 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume281 l–354 l	Trunk volume315 l–354 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,565 kg	Curb weight1,300 kg–1,682 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank54 l	Fuel tank54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2019	Production years2019–2024
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines6
Power	Power81–150 kW (110–204 hp)	Power90–150 kW (122–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Electric	FuelElectric, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.7 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 128	Lowest consumption6.9 l/100 km · 1.6 T-GDI 200 DCT
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.6 T-GDI 204 DCT	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 1.6 T-GDI 200 DCT
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Edition 7
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · LX	Items in the base trim26 · Edition 7
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim40 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim50 · Spirit
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 0
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Soul II (PS) or Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul?

Length: Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 4,195 mm, Kia Soul II (PS) 4,140 mm (a 55 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 354 vs 354 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Soul II (PS) or Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul?

The most frugal Kia Soul II (PS) uses 4.7 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 128); the most frugal Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 6.9 l/100 km (1.6 T-GDI 200 DCT).

Which is more powerful — Kia Soul II (PS) or Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul?

The strongest Kia Soul II (PS) makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.6 T-GDI 204 DCT); the strongest Kia Soul III (SK3) / e-Soul 150 kW (204 hp) (e-Soul 64 kWh).

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