Kia · model year 2012
2012 Kia Soul
Specifications and certified data for the 2012 model year. All Kia Soul model years →
2012 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '1' 1.6 GDi 138bhp 6-speed manual | 1,591 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 149 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed auto | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 155 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 GDi 138bhp 6-speed manual | 1,591 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 149 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| 'Hunter' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed auto | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 155 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| 'Hunter' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| 'Hunter' 1.6 GDi 138bhp 6-speed manual | 1,591 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 149 | 44.1 | Dossier |
| 'Quantum' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed auto | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 155 | 47.9 | Dossier |
| 'Quantum' 1.6 CRDi 126bhp 6-speed manual | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 129 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| 'Quantum' 1.6 GDi 138bhp 6-speed manual | 1,591 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 149 | 44.1 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2012 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 317 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 329 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 329 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 355 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 342 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kia Soul SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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23V652000 2023-09-25 · model years 2011, 2012, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an…
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk,…
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19V120000 2019-02-22 · model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Kia Soul vehicles equipped with 1.6L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines. High exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, possibly resulting in abnormal engine combustion and damage to one or more of the engine's pistons and possible piston…
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will upgrade the Catalytic Overheating Protection Engine Control Unit logic to prevent overheating of the catalytic converter. In addition, the catalytic converter will also be…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.