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Look up available Kia Soul vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 22 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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2008–? 22 variants SUV PetrolElectricDiesel
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Kia Soul specs by variant

All 22 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · Gearbox not listed 2 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L (145 HP) 2022–? Petrol — 143 bhp — — —
2.0L IVT FWD (147 HP) 2018–2022 Petrol 2.0 L 145 bhp — FWD —
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 7 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.6L 7AT FWD (201 HP) 2018–2022 Petrol 1.6 L 198 bhp AUTOMATIC 7sp FWD —
2.0L 6AT (164 HP) 2012–? Petrol 2.0 L 162 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L 6AT Eco (164 HP) 2012–? Petrol 2.0 L 162 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.6L 6AT (138 HP) 2012–? Petrol 1.6 L 135 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L MPI 6AT (164 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 162 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L MPI 4AT (142 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 139 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.6L GDI 6AT (140 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 1.6 L 138 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 7 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.0L 6MT FWD (147 HP) 2018–2022 Petrol 2.0 L 145 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L 6MT (164 HP) 2012–? Petrol 2.0 L 162 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L 6MT (138 HP) 2012–? Petrol 1.6 L 135 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L MPI 6MT (164 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 162 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L MPI 5MT (142 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 2.0 L 139 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L GDI 6MT (140 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 1.6 L 138 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L MPI 5MT (122 HP) 2008–2013 Petrol 1.6 L 121 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
Electric · AUTOMATIC 1 variant
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
EV 27 KWh (110 HP) 2012–? Electric — — AUTOMATIC 1sp FWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 2 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.6L CRDi 4AT (128 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 1.6 L 126 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.6L CRDi 6AT (128 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 1.6 L 126 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
Diesel · MANUAL 3 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.6L CRDi 5MT (128 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 1.6 L 126 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L CRDi 6MT (128 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 1.6 L 126 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L CRDi 5MT (126 HP) 2008–2013 Diesel 1.6 L 125 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Kia Soul specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

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Kia Soul VIN FAQ

What can a Kia Soul VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Kia Soul identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Kia Soul dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 2008–? across 22 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Kia Soul VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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