Free Kia Soul VIN Decoder

Decode your Kia Soul VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 22 variants (2008–2022). No registration.

2008–2022 22 variants SUV PetrolElectricDiesel

Kia Soul specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Soul variant in our database.

Variant	Years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0L (145 HP)	2022	Petrol	—	143 bhp	—	—	—
1.6L 7AT FWD (201 HP)	2018–2022	Petrol	1.6 L	198 bhp	AUTOMATIC 7sp	FWD	—
2.0L 6MT FWD (147 HP)	2018–2022	Petrol	2.0 L	145 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
2.0L IVT FWD (147 HP)	2018–2022	Petrol	2.0 L	145 bhp	—	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	—
2.0L 6MT (164 HP)	2012	Petrol	2.0 L	162 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
1.6L 6AT (138 HP)	2012	Petrol	1.6 L	135 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	FWD	—
1.6L 6MT (138 HP)	2012	Petrol	1.6 L	135 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
EV 27 KWh (110 HP)	2012	Electric	—	—	AUTOMATIC 1sp	FWD	—
2.0L MPI 6AT (164 HP)	2008–2013	Petrol	2.0 L	162 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	FWD	—
2.0L MPI 6MT (164 HP)	2008–2013	Petrol	2.0 L	162 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
2.0L MPI 4AT (142 HP)	2008–2013	Petrol	2.0 L	139 bhp	AUTOMATIC 4sp	FWD	—
2.0L MPI 5MT (142 HP)	2008–2013	Petrol	2.0 L	139 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.6L GDI 6AT (140 HP)	2008–2013	Petrol	1.6 L	138 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	FWD	—
1.6L GDI 6MT (140 HP)	2008–2013	Petrol	1.6 L	138 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
1.6L CRDi 4AT (128 HP)	2008–2013	Diesel	1.6 L	126 bhp	AUTOMATIC 4sp	FWD	—
1.6L CRDi 5MT (128 HP)	2008–2013	Diesel	1.6 L	126 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
1.6L CRDi 6AT (128 HP)	2008–2013	Diesel	1.6 L	126 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	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	—
1.6L MPI 5MT (122 HP)	2008–2013	Petrol	1.6 L	121 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—

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Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).

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Our database covers the Kia Soul for model years 2008–2022, across 22 variants.

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