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2017 Kia

Soul

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Kia Soul: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Small Station WagonsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
161
Power to weight
0.057 hp/lb
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,300EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
334 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
27.9 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 0.9 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
163 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
63 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
101 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,837 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
101 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
24 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
267
Reported injuries
19

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE54%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
  • POWER TRAIN5%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5%
  • AIR BAGS5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 349 total.

Kia Soul: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ23005opened Sep 10, 2023POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

    Vehicle Rollaway

  • DP22005opened Jan 27, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

    Pedestrian alert sounds

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.