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2020 Kia Soul

Hatchback · 2015–2025 · Soul, Soul EV

Trims and features

20152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
SoulSoul EV

What changed for 2020

2020 Soul trims

EXGT-LineGT-Line TurboLXSX-Line
Price
Starting MSRP$22,690$20,290$27,490from $17,490$20,290$21,490
Powertrain
Engine2.0L Multi-Point Injection2.0L Multi-Point Injection1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection2.0L Multi-Point Injection2.0L Multi-Point Injection2.0L Multi-Point Injection
Horsepower147 hp147 hp201 hp147 hp147 hp147 hp
Torque132 lb-ft132 lb-ft195 lb-ft132 lb-ft132 lb-ft132 lb-ft
TransmissionIntelligent Variable TransmissionIntelligent Variable Transmission7-Speed Dual-Clutch TransmissionIVT: Intelligent Variable Transmission
6-Speed Manual: 6-Speed Manual Transmission		Intelligent Variable TransmissionIntelligent Variable Transmission
Gears——7IVT: —
6-Speed Manual: 6		——
DrivetrainFwdFwdFwdIVT / 6-Speed ManualFwdFwd
Fuel economy (combined)31 mpg30 mpg29 mpgIVT: 30 mpg
6-Speed Manual: 27 mpg		30 mpg30 mpg
Size and capability
Seats555555
Cargo behind last row24.2 cu ft24.2 cu ft24.2 cu ft24.2 cu ft24.2 cu ft24.2 cu ft
Max cargo62.1 cu ft62.1 cu ft62.1 cu ft62.1 cu ft62.1 cu ft62.1 cu ft
Ground clearance6.7 in6.7 in6.7 in6.7 in6.7 in6.7 in
Length165.2 in165.2 in165.2 in165.2 in165.2 in165.2 in
Curb weight2,844 lb2,844 lb3,036 lbIVT: 2,844 lb
6-Speed Manual: 2,802 lb		2,844 lb2,844 lb
Tech
Touchscreen10.25 in7 in10.25 in7 in7 in7 in
Apple CarPlayWiredWiredWiredWiredWiredWired
Android AutoWiredWiredWiredWiredWiredWired
Head-up display——Combiner HUD———
Audio——Harman Kardon———
Speakers6610666
Wireless phone chargingQiOptionalQi———
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise control——Adaptive Cruise Control———
Lane keepingLane Keep AssistLane Keep AssistLane Keep Assist—Lane Keep Assist—
Blind-spot monitoringBlind Spot AlertBlind Spot Alert + optionBlind Spot Alert—Blind Spot AlertBlind Spot Alert
Automatic emergency brakingAutomatic Emergency BrakingAutomatic Emergency BrakingAEB with Pedestrian Detection—Automatic Emergency BrakingAutomatic Emergency Braking
Rear cross-trafficRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking + optionRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking—Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking
Comfort
SeatsCloth + optionClothSynthetic LeatherClothClothCloth
Heated seatsFront—Front———
Climate zones2—2———
Remote start—OptionalApp-Based Remote StartOptionalOptionalOptional
Second rowSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit BenchSplit Bench—Split Bench
Exterior
SunroofTilt/Slide MoonroofOptionalTilt/Slide Moonroof———
Wheels17 in + option18 in18 in16 in16 in18 in
HeadlightsHalogen + optionHalogenLED ReflectorHalogenHalogenHalogen
Packages and options (36)
EXGT-LineGT-Line TurboLXSX-Line
EX Designer Package $1,500Optional—————
GT-Line Sunroof Package $1,900—Optional————
Cross Bars $250OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Mud Guards $115OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Paint Protection Package $200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Puddle Lights $275OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $75OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks $60OptionalOptionalOptional—OptionalOptional
Cargo Mat with Seatback Protection $120OptionalOptional————
Cargo Net $70OptionalOptional—OptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray $95OptionalOptionalOptional———
Carpeted Floor Mats $135OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350—Optional—OptionalOptionalOptional
Illuminated Door Sill Plates $250OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Interior Light Kit $325OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Start $425—Optional—OptionalOptionalOptional
Sport Pedals $100OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cherry Black $345OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional—
Cherry Black with Red Roof $345—Optional————
Clear White with Red Roof $345—Optional————
Gravity Gray OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Gravity Gray with Gold Roof $345Optional—————
Inferno Red OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Inferno Red with Black Roof $345—Optional————
Mars Orange ———OptionalOptional—
Mars Orange with Black Roof $345—————Optional
Neptune Blue OptionalOptionalOptional———
Neptune Blue with Black Roof $345—————Optional
Platinum Gold $345Optional—————
Platinum Gold with White Roof $345Optional—————
Snow White $345OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Solar Yellow Optional——OptionalOptionalOptional
Sparkling Silver Optional——OptionalOptional—
Undercover Green Optional————Optional
Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Black / Gray Optional——OptionalOptional—

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Other, Other, Other, Oem brochure, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, chassis, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

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

NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and 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.

EPA fuel economy (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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