Base
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Kia Soul Base (2009) price & specs
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Overview
The 2009 Kia Soul Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Soul is regarded as a small car built in Korea with prices starting at $20,990 before on-road costs.
This Kia Soul is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 91 kW of power (at 6300 rpm) and 156 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Kia claims the Soul Base uses 6.5L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 154g of CO2. It has a 48L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 738km per full tank
The Kia Soul measures 1610mm (63.4 inches) in height, 4105mm (161.6 inches) in length, 1785mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2550mm (100.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1179kg (2599.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Soul Base comes standard with 195/65 R15 front tyres and 195/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
72.92 - 77.18 kW/t
60.66 kW/t
118.76 kW/t
Boot Space
222 - 340 litres
222 litres
506 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.2 - 7 L/100km
3.6 L/100km
8.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
686 - 923 km
623 km
1,111 km
Price
$20,990 - $30,890
$15,750
$39,990
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
4,105 mm
1,785 mm
1,610 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,105 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,785 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 501 mm |
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Explore Kia Soul Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 154
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 5.0
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.6
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1591
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 77.0
Engine Stroke: 85.4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 48
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.6
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 6.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 36
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 44
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 15.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 738
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 459
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Mpg: 30
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban L100km: 7.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Mpg: 41
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway L100km: 5.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Miles Per Uk Gallon: 36
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Miles Per Uk Gallon: 50
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Urban Km Ll: 12.7
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Country Highway Km Ll: 17.5
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 6.5
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 91
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 124
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 156
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 2
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 65
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 91
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 91
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6.0
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: B3
Driver Location: RHD
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 340
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 12.0
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 63.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1610
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2550
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 100.4
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 70.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1785
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 161.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4105
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10500
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 34.4
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2599
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1179
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2866
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 450
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 992
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1680
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3704
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Seating Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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