Kia · model year 2018
2018 Kia Soul
Specifications and certified data for the 2018 model year. All Kia Soul model years →
2018 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '1' 1.6 GDi 130bhp | 1,591 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 152 | 43.5 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 127 | 58.8 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp DCT | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 130 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| '2' 1.6 GDi 130bhp | 1,591 cc | Petrol | Manual | — | 152 | 43.5 | Dossier |
| '3' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp DCT | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 130 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| 'Mixx' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 128 | 58.8 | Dossier |
| 'Sport' 1.6 T-GDi 201bhp DCT | 1,591 cc | Petrol | Automatic | — | 156 | 40.9 | Dossier |
| 'Urban' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Manual | — | 128 | 58.8 | Dossier |
| 'Urban' 1.6 CRDi 134bhp DCT | 1,582 cc | Diesel | Automatic | — | 135 | 54.3 | Dossier |
| EV | — | Electric | Other | — | 0 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2018 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 108 | — | 111 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 330 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 335 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 1.6 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 28 | 320 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 334 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kia Soul SUV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (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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22V031000 2022-01-25 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019
AIR BAGS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia…
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.