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About this generation

The first generation of the Kia Soul boxy city hatchback featuring a concept-car design and extensive personalization options. The model combines proven engineering reliability, refined.

The first-generation Kia Soul (AM) debuted at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Designed by Mike Torpey under Peter Schreyer, its distinctive tall boxy profile offered a unique two-box silhouette with a flat roofline and vertical tailgate. Built on Hyundai-Kia's PB front-wheel-drive platform shared with the Rio, it measured 4,105 mm long with a 2,550 mm wheelbase, providing an upright seating posture and remarkable headroom. This generation of the Soul (AM) was produced from 2008 to 2013 and offered in hatchback body styles. Built on an engineered platform, it features strong structural rigidity, refined aerodynamics, and advanced occupant safety engineering.

Powerplants included 1.6-liter Gamma petrol engines (124-138 hp), a 2.0-liter Beta II unit (142-164 hp), and a 1.6-liter CRDi turbo-diesel delivering 128 hp. A 2011 facelift updated the Soul with LED daytime running lights, redesigned bumpers, and modern 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions replacing the older 4-speed and 5-speed gearboxes. The powertrain lineup features modern engines optimized for thermal efficiency, balancing responsive acceleration with economical fuel consumption. Power is delivered through reliable manual or automatic transmissions. Mid-cycle updates introduced modernized LED lighting graphics, premium cabin materials, and enhanced active driver assistance suites.

Specifications

4105 mm161.6 in

Length

1785 mm70.3 in

Width

1610 mm63.4 in

Height

2550 mm100.4 in

Wheelbase

222 l7.8 cu ft

Trunk

164 mm6.5 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

1.6 CVVT

125hp(93 kW)

1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.0 s

2008–2011

Torque: 156 Nm (115 lb-ft)
Top speed: 177 km/h (110 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1170 kg (2579 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 153 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.6 CVVT

125hp(93 kW)

1.6 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.5 s

2008–2011

Torque: 156 Nm (115 lb-ft)
Top speed: 162 km/h (101 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1205 kg (2657 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 170 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.6 MPI

127hp(95 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.8 s

2011–2013

Torque: 157 Nm (116 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1170 kg (2579 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100 km (37 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 149 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.6 MPI

127hp(95 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.5 s

2011–2013

Torque: 157 Nm (116 lb-ft)
Top speed: 177 km/h (110 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1205 kg (2657 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 168 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.6 GDI

138hp(103 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.4 s

2011–2013

Torque: 166 Nm (122 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FD
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1170 kg (2579 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100 km (37 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 149 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.6 GDI

138hp(103 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.9 s

2011–2013

Torque: 166 Nm (122 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1591 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4FD
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1205 kg (2657 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 168 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

2.0 CVVT

141hp(105 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.4 s

2008–2011

Torque: 186 Nm (137 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1975 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4GC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1245 kg (2745 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)

2.0 CVVT

141hp(105 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.8 s

2008–2011

Torque: 186 Nm (137 lb-ft)
Top speed: 175 km/h (109 mph)
Displacement: 1975 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4GC
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1280 kg (2822 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)

2.0 MPI

164hp(122 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed manual FWD

2011–2013

Torque: 201 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 186 km/h (116 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1220 kg (2690 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)

2.0 MPI

164hp(122 kW)

2.0 l 6-speed automatic FWD

2011–2013

Torque: 201 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 186 km/h (116 mph)
Displacement: 1999 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4NA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1260 kg (2778 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)

Diesel

1.6 CRDi

114hp(85 kW)

1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.5 s

2008–2011

Torque: 255 Nm (188 lb-ft)
Top speed: 177 km/h (110 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1245 kg (2745 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.1 l/100 km (46 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 135 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.6 CRDi

126hp(94 kW)

1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.7 s

2008–2011

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 182 km/h (113 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1245 kg (2745 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.2 l/100 km (45 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 137 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.6 CRDi

126hp(94 kW)

1.6 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.9 s

2008–2011

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 176 km/h (109 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1270 kg (2800 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100 km (40 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 155 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 4

1.6 CRDi

126hp(94 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.7 s

2011–2013

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1245 kg (2745 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 4.9 l/100 km (48 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 129 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

1.6 CRDi

126hp(94 kW)

1.6 l 6-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.3 s

2011–2013

Torque: 260 Nm (192 lb-ft)
Top speed: 177 km/h (110 mph)
Displacement: 1582 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4FB
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1270 kg (2800 lb)
Fuel tank: 48 l (12.7 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100 km (40 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 155 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 5

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