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Kia Soul 1.6 GDi Rhythm Specifications

Complete technical specifications for the Kia Soul 1.6 GDi Rhythm — 140 hp, petrol, hatchback, 2012. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 10.9 s, top speed 181 km/h (112 mph), consumption 7.2 l/100km (39.2 mpg UK · 32.7 mpg US).

Kia Soul 1.6 GDi Rhythm 2012 hatchback front view

General · 2 fields

Vehicle classPassenger Car
Market segmentJ (Lower-Mpv)

Fuel & Engine · 9 fields

Bore77 mm
Catalytic converterClosed-loop
Compression ratio11 :1
Fuel systemDirect Injection
Fuel tank capacity48 L (12.7 gal US)
Stroke85 mm
TurbochargedNo
Valve actuationDOHC
Valves per cylinder4

Consumption (NEDC) · 2 fields

Urban consumption9.6 l/100km (29.4 mpg UK · 24.5 mpg US)
Extra-urban consumption5.9 l/100km (47.9 mpg UK · 39.9 mpg US)

Chassis · 11 fields

Front spring typeCoil Springs
Rear spring typeCoil Springs
Front anti-roll barYes
Rear anti-roll barYes
Front brakesVentilated Discs
Front suspensionMacPherson Struts
Rear brakesDiscs
Rear suspensionSemi-Independent
Turning circle10.3 m (33.8 ft)
Front tyre size205/55R16
Rear tyre size205/55R16

Weights · 7 fields

Ball pressure52 kg (115 lb)
Gross vehicle weight1,710 kg (3,770 lb)
Kerb weight1,190 kg (2,624 lb)
Payload520 kg (1,146 lb)
Roof load70 kg (154 lb)
Towing weight (braked)1,100 kg (2,425 lb)
Towing weight (unbraked)550 kg (1,213 lb)

Luggage / Load · 2 fields

Boot capacity340 L (12.0 cu ft)
Boot sill height780 mm (30.7 in)

Exterior Sizes · 7 fields

Length4,105 mm (161.6 in)
Width1,785 mm (70.3 in)
Height1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Front track1,550 mm
Ground clearance164 mm (6.5 in)
Rear track1,555 mm

Interior Sizes · 12 fields

Front legroom900-1100 mm
Front headroom970-1025 mm
Front seat back length625 mm
Front seat length510 mm
Step-in height650 mm (25.6 in)
Interior width front1,445 mm
Rear legroom685-900 mm
Rear headroom985 mm
Rear seat back length590 mm
Rear seat length500 mm
Rear seat height380 mm
Interior width rear1,445 mm

Safety · 30 fields

Crash test rating5 stars
ABSStandard
EBDStandard
Brake assistStandard
ESPStandard
Traction controlStandard
Limited slip differentialNot Available
Electronic dampingNot Available
Automatic level controlNot Available
Hill start assistNot Available
Forward collision warningNot Available
Autonomous emergency brakingNot Available
Pedestrian AEBNot Available
Lane keeping assistNot Available
Steering assistNot Available
Blind spot detectionNot Available
Fatigue detectionNot Available
Tyre pressure monitoringNot Available
Night visionNot Available
Pre-crash systemNot Available
High beam assistNot Available
Traffic sign recognitionNot Available
Cross traffic warningNot Available
Driver airbagStandard
Passenger airbagStandard
Side airbagsStandard (Front)
Curtain airbagsStandard (Front & Rear)
Driver knee airbagNot Available
ISOFIXStandard
Emergency call (eCall)Not Available

Comfort · 15 fields

Central lockingStandard
Keyless entry/startStandard
Smartphone keyNot Available
Start buttonStandard
Power steeringStandard
Steering wheel controlsNot Available
Electric windowsStandard (Front & Rear)
Cruise controlNot Available
Air conditioningStandard (Automatic)
Dual zone climateNot Available
Parking sensorsStandard (Rear)
Reverse cameraNot Available
Park assistNot Available
Electric parking brakeNot Available
Start/stop systemNot Available

Interior · 32 fields

Seat height adjustmentStandard (Driver)
Lumbar supportNot Available
Electric seat adjustmentNot Available
Heated seatsNot Available
Ventilated seatsNot Available
Sport seatsNot Available
Leather steering wheelStandard
Adjustable steeringStandard
Heated steering wheelNot Available
Leather upholsteryNot Available
Rear headrestsStandard
Folding rear seatsStandard (Split)
Sliding rear seatsNot Available
ArmrestNot Available
Pre-heatingNot Available
Auto-dimming mirrorNot Available
Rev counterStandard
Trip computerStandard
Digital instrumentsNot Available
Head-up displayNot Available
Audio systemStandard
Digital radio (DAB+)Not Available
Audio steering controlsStandard
Audio inputStandard
NavigationNot Available
BluetoothStandard
Wireless chargingNot Available
Apple CarPlayNot Available
Android AutoNot Available
OTA updatesNot Available
Outside temperatureStandard
Reading lightsStandard

Exterior · 21 fields

Rain sensorStandard
Alloy wheelsStandard
SunroofNot Available
Panoramic roofNot Available
Roof railsStandard
Metallic paintOptional
Body-coloured bumpersStandard
Tinted glassStandard
Privacy glassStandard
Electric bootNot Available
Electric mirrorsStandard (Heated)
Folding mirrorsStandard
Auto-dimming ext. mirrorsNot Available
Indicators in mirrorsStandard
Front fog lightsStandard
Automatic headlightsNot Available
Xenon headlightsNot Available
LED headlightsNot Available
LED tail lightsStandard
Headlight washersNot Available
AlarmNot Available

Service & Warranty · 3 fields

Service interval15.000 km / 1 year
General warranty7 years, 150.000 km
Body warranty12 years

Costs · 1 fields

Road tax quarterly (NL)€180