Kia Soul Horsepower & Torque (2010 - 2025): How Much Power Does A Soul Have?

The Kia Soul, introduced in 2008, is a subcompact crossover known for its boxy design and practicality, aimed at younger buyers and urban drivers.

Despite its SUV-like styling, it has always been a front-wheel-drive vehicle.

Over its production run, the Soul has offered a range of engines, including a 1.6L and 2.0L, with power outputs evolving from 109 horsepower in 2010 to a peak of 201 horsepower in 2022 from a 1.6L turbocharged engine.

The current 2025 model features a 2.0L engine producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Notably, Kia introduced an all-electric Soul EV in 2014, expanding its appeal to eco-conscious drivers.

Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

Third Generation: 2019-2025

2025 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2025 Kia Soul is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, with consistent output across configurations.

It features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2024 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2024 Kia Soul is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, consistent across configurations.

It features a front-wheel-drive (FWD) drivetrain and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2023 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2023 Kia Soul is equipped with a 2.0L engine producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. It features a front-wheel-drive configuration and utilizes a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with overdrive.

2022 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2022 Kia Soul offers a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 2.0L engine to 201 hp with the 1.6L engine paired with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Torque output varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine, reflecting the differences in engine size and configuration.

The vehicle features front-wheel drive (FWD) and is equipped with either a continuously variable transmission (CVT) or a 7-speed auto-shift manual transmission.

2021 Kia Soul Horsepower

The Kia Soul features a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 2.0L engine to 201 hp with the 1.6L engine.

Torque output varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine.

The vehicle is equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for the 2.0L engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission for the 1.6L engine, both in a front-wheel-drive configuration.

2020 Kia Soul Horsepower

The Kia Soul 2020 features a horsepower range from 147 hp with the 2.0L engine to 201 hp with the 1.6L engine.

Torque output varies from 132 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 195 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine.

Transmission options include a continuously variable transmission (CVT) for the 2.0L engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) for the 1.6L engine.

2019 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2019 Kia Soul offers a horsepower range from 109 hp with the electric vehicle configuration to 201 hp with the 1.6L gasoline engine paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission.

Torque output varies from 118 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine using a 6-speed manual transmission to 210 lb-ft with the electric vehicle configuration utilizing a single-speed automatic transmission.

Engine options include a 1.6L and a 2.0L, with available transmission types being automatic and manual.

Second Generation: 2013-2018

2018 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2018 Kia Soul offers a horsepower range from 109 hp with the electric variant to 201 hp with the 1.6L inline-4 engine.

Torque output varies from 118 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 210 lb-ft with the electric variant.

Engine options include a 1.6L and a 2.0L configuration, paired with either a 1-speed automatic for the electric model or a 7-speed automatic with manual shift capability for the gasoline engine.

2017 Kia Soul Horsepower

The Kia Soul offers a horsepower range from 109 hp in the electric variant to 201 hp with the 1.6L inline-4 engine.

Torque output varies from 118 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 210 lb-ft in the electric variant.

Engine options include a 1.6L and a 2.0L configuration, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic transmission, depending on the engine choice.

2016 Kia Soul Horsepower

The Kia Soul features a horsepower range from 109 hp with the electric variant to 164 hp with the 2.0L inline-4 engine.

Torque output varies from 118 lb-ft with the 1.6L inline-4 engine to 210 lb-ft with the electric variant.

The vehicle is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive for the gasoline engine and a single-speed automatic for the electric variant, with a front-wheel-drive configuration across all models.

2015 Kia Soul Horsepower

The Kia Soul 2015 features a horsepower range from 109 hp in the electric vehicle configuration to 164 hp with the 2.0L inline-4 engine.

Torque output varies from 118 lb-ft with the 1.6L inline-4 engine to 210 lb-ft in the electric vehicle variant.

The engine options include a 1.6L and a 2.0L GDI, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission, with front-wheel drive as the standard drivetrain configuration.

2014 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2014 Kia Soul is equipped with two engine options: a 1.6L inline-4 producing 130 hp and 118 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0L inline-4 with GDI technology generating 164 hp and 151 lb-ft of torque.

Power is transmitted through either a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive for the 1.6L engine or a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive for the 2.0L engine.

Both engine configurations utilize a front-wheel-drive drivetrain layout.

2013 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2013 Kia Soul is equipped with two engine options: a 1.6L inline-4 producing 138 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0L inline-4 generating 164 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque.

Both engines are paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive configuration.

First Generation: 2008-2012

2012 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2012 Kia Soul offers a horsepower range from 138 hp with the 1.6L engine to 164 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 123 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 148 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with front-wheel drive and a choice of a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission.

2011 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2011 Kia Soul offers a horsepower range from 122 hp with the 1.6L engine to 142 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque output varies from 115 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 137 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

The vehicle features front-wheel drive and is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

2010 Kia Soul Horsepower

The 2010 Kia Soul offers a horsepower range from 122 hp with the 1.6L engine to 142 hp with the 2.0L engine.

Torque varies from 115 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine to 137 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

Both engine configurations are paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.