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2016 Kia Soul

Hatchback · 2015–2025 · Soul, Soul EV

Trims and features

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SoulSoul EV

What changed for 2016

2016 Soul trims

BaseSoul!Soul+
Price
Starting MSRPfrom $15,900$21,300$19,400
Powertrain
Engine1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection I42.0L Gasoline Direct Injection I42.0L Gasoline Direct Injection I4
Horsepower130 hp164 hp164 hp
Torque118 lb-ft151 lb-ft151 lb-ft
Transmission6-Speed Automatic: Sportmatic
6-Speed Manual: —		SportmaticSportmatic
Gears666
Drivetrain6-Speed Automatic / 6-Speed ManualFwdFwd
Fuel economy (combined)26 mpg27 mpg27 mpg
Size and capability
Seats555
Cargo behind last row24.2 cu ft24.2 cu ft24.2 cu ft
Max cargo61.3 cu ft61.3 cu ft61.3 cu ft
Ground clearance5.9 in5.9 in5.9 in
Length163 in163 in163 in
Curb weight6-Speed Automatic: 2,784 lb
6-Speed Manual: 2,714 lb		2,837 lb2,837 lb
Tech
TouchscreenOptional4.3 in + option4.3 in + option
Apple CarPlay—OptionalOptional
Android Auto—OptionalOptional
Digital gauge cluster—Optional—
Audio—OptionalOptional
Speakers66 + option6 + option
Driver assistance
Lane keeping—Optional—
Automatic emergency braking—Optional—
Comfort
SeatsClothLeather + optionCloth + option
Heated seats—OptionalOptional
Ventilated seats—OptionalOptional
Climate zones—OptionalOptional
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit Bench
Exterior
Sunroof—OptionalOptional
Wheels16 in17 in + option17 in + option
Headlights—Optional—
Packages and options (44)
BaseSoul!Soul+
Convenience Package $500Optional——
Premium Package $4,400—Optional—
Umber Package —Optional—
Audio Package $1,800——Optional
Designer Package $500——Optional
Eco Package $500——Optional
Primo Package $2,800——Optional
Chrome Mirror Cap $115—Optional—
Cross Bars $225OptionalOptionalOptional
Hood Film $100OptionalOptionalOptional
Mud Guards $95OptionalOptionalOptional
Puddle Lights $225OptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Appliqué (Clear) $75—OptionalOptional
Rear Spoiler $395OptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks $55OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net $50OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray $80OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray and Seatback Cover $115OptionalOptionalOptional
Carpeted Floor Mats $120OptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350OptionalOptionalOptional
Illuminated Scuff Plates $250OptionalOptionalOptional
Interior Light Kit $450OptionalOptionalOptional
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel and Gearshift Knob ——Optional
Remote Start Kit (Key Start) $425OptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Start Kit (Push Button) $425—OptionalOptional
Sport Pedals $80OptionalOptionalOptional
16-Inch Alloy Wheels with 205/60R16 Tires Standard—Optional
17-Inch Alloy Wheels with 215/55R17 Tires —StandardStandard
18-Inch Alloy Wheels with 235/45R18 Tires —OptionalOptional
Alien II Optional—Optional
Bright Silver OptionalOptionalOptional
Clear White OptionalOptionalOptional
Cloud White —Optional—
Fathom Blue —OptionalOptional
Inferno Red —OptionalOptional
Latte Brown Optional——
Shadow Black OptionalOptionalOptional
Solar Yellow ——Optional
Titanium Gray OptionalOptionalOptional
Black Cloth Optional—Optional
Black Leather —Optional—
Gray Two-Tone Cloth Optional—Optional
Gray Two-Tone Leather ——Optional
Umber Nappa Leather —Optional—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2025 2.0L 4-cylFWD30–31 mpg 4 of 5 0 12 Some versionsYes
2024 2.0L 4-cylFWD30–31 mpg 4 of 5 0 30 Some versionsYes
2023 2.0L 4-cyl, 147 hpFWD30–31 mpg 4 of 5 4 52 Some versionsYes
2022 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 147 hp		FWD29–31 mpg 4 of 5 1 88 OptionalYes
2021 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 147 hp
manual available		FWD27–31 mpg 4 of 5 2 234 OptionalYes
2020 1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 201 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 147 hp
Electric
manual available		FWD27–31 mpg
114 MPGe		 4 of 5 1 381 Some versionsYes
2019 1.6L 4-cyl, 130 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 130 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 161 hp
Electric
manual available		FWD27–28 mpg
108 MPGe		 5 of 5 4 275 OptionalYes
2018 1.6L 4-cyl, 130–201 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 130–201 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 161 hp
Electric
manual available		FWD27–28 mpg
108 MPGe		 5 of 5 4 439 OptionalYes
2017 1.6L 4-cyl, 130–201 hp
1.6L 4-cyl turbo, 130–201 hp
2.0L 4-cyl, 161 hp
Electric
manual available		FWD27–28 mpg
105 MPGe		 5 of 5 4 290 OptionalYes
2016 1.6L 4-cyl
2.0L 4-cyl
Electric
manual available		FWD26–27 mpg
105 MPGe		 5 of 5 5 822 OptionalYes
2015 1.6L 4-cyl
2.0L 4-cyl
Electric
manual available		FWD26 mpg
105 MPGe		 5 of 5 7 904 NoYes

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Soul 2014–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2025 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 012
2024 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 030
2023 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 Standard & OptionalStandard 452
2022 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 OptionalOptional 188
2021 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 OptionalOptional 2234
2020 Kia Soul SUV FWD4 OptionalOptional 1381
2020 Kia Soul Electric SUV FWDNot Rated StandardStandard 00
2019 Kia Soul SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 1136
2019 Kia Soul EV SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 3139
2018 Kia Soul SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 1218
2018 Kia Soul EV SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 3221
2017 Kia Soul SUV FWD5 OptionalOptional 1272
2017 Kia Soul EV SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 318
2016 Kia Soul SUV FWD5 OptionalNo 5822
2016 Kia Soul Ev SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 5822
2015 Kia Soul SUV FWD5 NoNo 7904
2015 Kia Soul Ev SUV FWDNot Rated NoNo 7904

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2025SoulAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2025Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2024SoulAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2024Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2023SoulAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 30
2023Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2022SoulAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo		 29–30
2022Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2021SoulAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L		 27–30
2021Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2020SoulAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L		 27–30
2020Soul Eco dynamicsAuto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 31
2020Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 114
2019SoulAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 27–28
2019Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 108
2018SoulAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 27–28
2018Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 108
2017SoulAuto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 27–28
2017Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 105
2016SoulAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 26–27
2016Soul ECO dynamicsAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 26
2016Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 105
2015SoulAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L
Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L		 26
2015Soul ECO dynamicsAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L 26
2015Soul ElectricAuto (A1) 105

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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