Turbo FWD
What the Turbo adds over the LX (+$8,600)
| Spec | LX | Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 279.4 mm | 304.8 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 261.6 mm | 284.5 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2844 lbs | 3036 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2844 lbs | 3036 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 1999 cc | 1591 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L I-4, Multi-Port Injection (MPI) | 1.6L-Turbo twin-scroll, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4023 lbs | 4101 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $19,290 | $27,890 |
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut with Multi-functional Body Valve | MacPherson Strut with Retainer Type Sandwhich Valve |
| Tire size | P205/60 R16 | P235/45 R18 |
| Final drive ratio | 5.715:1 | 4.786:1 (1/2/4/5) / 3.526:1 (3/6/7/R) |
| Transmission type | Intelligent Variable Transmission (i-IVT) | dct |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 1.6L-Turbo twin-scroll, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, 10-way power driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25 in. color touchscreen audio display unit with HD Radio, integrated smartphone technology, Satellite Radio and Navigation system (AVN 5.0), 12V power outlet (x1) in the cargo area, 18-inch Alloy wheels, 2 USB center console chargers, 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), 8-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power adjustable lumbar support, Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW), Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition, Cargo cover, Chrome tipped center exhaust, Cloth and artificial leather seat trim, Driver Attention Warning (DAW), Dual Automatic temperature control, Dual level cargo board, Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA), Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection, Front passenger seat back pocket, Front/Rear GT-Line type bumper with center exit exhaust, Gloss-black outside mirrors, Harman Kardon Premium Audio system with center speaker, subwoofer and amplifier, Head Up Display (HUD), Heated front seats, Heated outside mirrors, Heated steering wheel, Hot stamping front grille, Illuminated sun visor, Immobilizer, LED Front fog lights, LED High Mounted Stop Lamp, LED cargo lighting, LED headlights with escort function, LED overhead room lamp, LED positioning lights, LED rear combination lights, Lane Change Assist (LCA), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Leather-wrapped steering wheel/gearshift knob, Outside mirrors with one-touch triple turn signal indicators
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 284.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Hand Brake (Mechanical Cable Type) |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 62.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 24.2 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 120.9 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in |
| Overall height | 63 in |
| Overall length | 165.2 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1591 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L-Turbo twin-scroll, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 201 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 32 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.3 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.1 in |
| Third-row legroom | 38.8 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,890 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.7 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 34.8 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut with Retainer Type Sandwhich Valve |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/45 R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.786:1 (1/2/4/5) / 3.526:1 (3/6/7/R) |
| Transmission speeds | 7 |
| Transmission type | dct |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3036 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3036 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4101 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety27 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
- Brake Assist System (BAS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA)
- Front and rear 3-point seat belts
- Front seat-belt buckle sensor
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- Front seat-belt reminder
- Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing auto door unlock
- Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Rollover sensor
- Speed sensing automatic door lock system
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-line
Infotainment11 std · 0 opt
- Head Up Display (HUD)
- 10.25 in. color touchscreen audio display unit with HD Radio, integrated smartphone technology, Satellite Radio and Navigation system (AVN 5.0)
- 2 USB center console chargers
- 6 speakers
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Harman Kardon Premium Audio system with center speaker, subwoofer and amplifier
- Speaker lights (front door speakers and bottle holder)
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio control buttons
- USB input
- Wireless charging
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key with push button start, panic alarm and trunk opener
- 12V power outlet (x1) in the cargo area
- Cruise control with steering-wheel-mounted controls
- Folding key with panic alarm and trunk opener
- Power door locks with two-turn entry system
- Power windows
- Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-down
- Remote keyless entry
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual Automatic temperature control
- External Control Compressor
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- 10-way power driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power adjustable lumbar support
- Cloth and artificial leather seat trim
- Front-seat adjustable headrests (up/down/sliding)
- Rear-seat adjustable headrests (up/down)
Interior24 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror with Homelink® optional
- Center console armrest and storage
- Deluxe upper door trim
- Digital clock
- Door scuff plates
- Front and rear door bottle holder
- Front console cup holders
- Front passenger seat back pocket
- Illuminated glove box
- Illuminated ignition cylinder ring
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel/gearshift knob
- Outside temperature display
- Rear center armrest with cup holders
- Satin Chrome inside door handles
- Sunvisor with sliding function, vanity mirrors and cover
- Supervision meter cluster
- Tachometer
- Day/night interior rear-view mirror
- Illuminated sun visor
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- LED cargo lighting
- LED overhead room lamp
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Trip computer
Exterior26 std · 0 opt
- Sunroof with power sunshade
- 18-inch Alloy wheels
- Anti-fog headlights
- Auto-on/off headlights
- Body-color exterior accents (wheel arch, and door waistline)
- Body-color exterior door handles
- Chrome tipped center exhaust
- Front/Rear GT-Line type bumper with center exit exhaust
- Gloss-black A-pillar accents
- Gloss-black outside mirrors
- Heated outside mirrors
- Hot stamping front grille
- LED Front fog lights
- LED headlights with escort function
- LED positioning lights
- LED rear combination lights
- Matte-black fender garnish with 'SOUL' emblem
- Outside mirrors with one-touch triple turn signal indicators
- Power adjustable outside mirrors
- Privacy glass (rear windows, back-lite glass)
- Roof rack ready (mounting points)
- Solar glass (windshield, front door windows)
- Unique side sills with red accents and black belt-line
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- 1.6L-Turbo twin-scroll, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine
- 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Active Eco System
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA)
- RS Shock Absorber
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Cargo cover
- Cargo net hooks
- Dual level cargo board
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Soul. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Turbo
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Kia Soul Turbo?
The manufacturer lists $27,890 for the 2022 Kia Soul Turbo. That is $8,600 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2022 Kia Soul Turbo add over the LX?
Against the LX, 53 features become standard that the LX does not and 21 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.