Kia Soul 2013–2019 car dimensions: 4140 mm long, 1800 mm wide and 1600 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,264 kg. Braked towing is 1,100 kg.
Cabin offers standard air conditioning with automatic climate control on higher grades. Cruise control is optional on base and standard higher up. Touchscreen navigation is available on mid and top trims. Reversing camera is optional or standard by grade. Parking assist and lane departure warning appear on some European specs. No automatic emergency braking or blind-spot warning in published 2014 equipment. Soft-touch materials and quieter cabin than prior model. Live with basic Bluetooth audio and power features on entry grades. higher ones add heated seats and better displays for daily comfort.
Boot holds 354 litres with seats up and luggage board low. Fold the 60/40 rear seats for 1367 litres to the roof. Underfloor storage and wider tailgate opening aid loading. Space suits weekly shopping or weekend bags but needs seats down for larger loads.
Braked towing reaches 1100 kg on many global specs with unbraked at 550 kg. Payload sits near 500 kg depending on engine and market. Roof rails are ready for light bars. Suitable for light trailer or weekend gear but not heavy work hauling. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension listed.
The cabin uses soft-touch materials on the dash, console and doors with available leather trim. Higher grades add a 10-way power driver’s seat with lumbar, ventilated front seats, heated front and rear cushions, and a heated steering wheel. An available panoramic sunroof opens the space. The interior is larger and quieter than the prior model, with good head, leg and shoulder room for five and a practical 60/40 split rear seat.
Fuel tank holds 14.2 gallons. regular unleaded recommended.
EPA estimates around 23-24 city / 30-31 highway mpg depending on engine and transmission.
NHTSA overall 5-star rating (5 frontal, 5 side, 4 rollover).
IIHS Good ratings in moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints.
Standard six airbags, ABS, ESC, VSM, traction control, hill-start assist and TPMS.
Normal oil and filter service every 7,500 miles or 12 months.
Engines are 1.6L or 2.0L GDI fours running on regular unleaded. Fuel economy sits in the mid-20s combined depending on the powertrain and whether idle-stop is fitted. The 14.2-gallon tank supports typical mixed driving without frequent stops.
Routine service follows a 7,500-mile or 12-month interval for oil and filter under normal conditions. Tire rotations, inspections of brakes, fluids and filters align with the same schedule. Severe use shortens some intervals.
Crash protection earned a full five-star NHTSA overall score plus Good marks from IIHS in the core structural tests. Every model carries six airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and EBD, stability and traction control, hill-start assist and a tire-pressure monitor. LATCH anchors are standard.
The stiff body and simple running gear keep ownership straightforward. Soft-touch surfaces and available power seats hold up well with basic cleaning. Follow the maintenance chart and the car remains easy to keep on the road.
Length 4140 mm, Width 1800 mm, Height 1600 mm, Wheelbase 2570 mm (Soul 2013–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia Europe 2014 Soul press kit/technical specifications, Kia brochures and kiamedia.com US 2019 specs, Wikipedia second-generation PS summary.