Kia Soul Base (2013) price & specs

1.6L petrol 5D Hatchback 6 SP AUTOMATIC FWD

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Overview

The 2013 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 $23,490 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 Automatic transmission. Kia claims the Soul Base uses 7.3L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 170g of CO₂. It has a 48L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 658km 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 1307kg (2881.4 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

56.41 kW/t

111.95 kW/t

Boot Space

222 - 340 litres

204 litres

389 litres

Fuel Efficiency

5.2 - 7.5 L/100km

4.5 L/100km

7.5 L/100km

Vehicle Range

640 - 923 km

627 km

978 km

Warranty (Years)

5 years

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

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	413 kg

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Base

1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 170 g/km

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,591 cc

Liters: 1.6 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 91

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 91

Minimum fuel type: Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 48 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 7.3 L/100km

Country/highway: 6 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 658 km

Combined: 13.7 km/L

Country/highway: 16.7 km/L

Urban: 10.6 km/L

Urban: 9.4 L/100km

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 129 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 95 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 157 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,300 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 4,200 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Transmission

Manual mode: yes

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode

Number of speeds: 6

Transmission type: Automatic

Disc brakes

Number of: 2

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Plastic

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent

Type: Torsion Beam

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 65

Tire speed rating: T

Tire width: 195 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 91

Tire profile: 65

Tire speed rating: T

Tire width: 195 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Steel

Rim diameter: 15 in

Rim width: 6 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Steel

Rim diameter: 15 in

Rim width: 6 in

Body style

Body type: Hatchback

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: B3

Local body type: Hatchback

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: VDA

Rear seat up; to lower window: 340 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 10,500 mm

Overall height: 1,610 mm

Overall length: 4,120 mm

Overall width: 1,785 mm

Wheelbase: 2,550 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Rear door

Type: Lifting Gate

Headlight control

Height adjustment: Manual

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Wipers: Intermittent

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Variable

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 1,100 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 450 kg

Gross vehicle weight: 1,720 kg

Published kerb weight: 1,307 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

System

Radio: AM, FM

12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 87

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 86

Euro NCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 39

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 86

ANCAP date tested: 11 Jun 2009

ANCAP version tested: EX LHD

Euro NCAP date tested: 18 Feb 2009

Euro NCAP version tested: Kia Soul 1.6 EX 5dr HA

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Active: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Operation: Reel

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Location passenger: yes

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Bucket

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 3

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Cloth

Main seat material: Cloth

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Manual

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 15,000 km

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 60 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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