Base
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Kia Soul Base (2012) price & specs
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Overview
The 2012 Kia Soul Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 6th January 2011. The Kia Soul is regarded as a small car built in Korea with prices starting at $21,490 before on-road costs.
This Kia Soul is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 95 kW of power (at 6300 rpm) and 157 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Kia claims the Soul Base uses 6.5L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 156g 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, 4120mm (162.2 inches) in length, 1785mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2550mm (100.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1285kg (2832.9 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
68.51 - 90.91 kW/t
60.87 kW/t
111.79 kW/t
Boot Space
222 - 340 litres
210 litres
506 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.2 - 7.5 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
640 - 923 km
618 km
933 km
Price
$21,490 - $29,990
$14,990
$39,990
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
4,120 mm
1,785 mm
1,610 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,120 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,785 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,500 mm |
| Load Capacity | 415 mm |
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Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 156
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 77.0
Engine (cc): 1591
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.6
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 85.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
Main Capacity (L): 48
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.6
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 738
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 459
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 15.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 36
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.6
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 50
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 42
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 12.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.2
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 34
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 29
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.5
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 129
Maximum Power (kW): 95
Maximum Torque (Nm): 157
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 2
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: B3
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 340
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10500
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.4
Overall Height (in): 63.4
Overall Height (mm): 1610
Overall Length (in): 162.2
Overall Length (mm): 4120
Overall Width (in): 70.3
Overall Width (mm): 1785
Wheelbase (in): 100.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2550
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2866
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 992
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1700
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3748
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1285
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2833
Audio System
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20090611
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian: 2
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Ex Lhd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
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