2022 Kia Soul — Full Specifications

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36Combined MPG (UK)

2L 4-cylEngine

Regular GasolineFuel Type

N/AInsurance Group UK

4★NHTSA Safety

192CO₂ g/km

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The 2022 Kia Soul is a estate/wagon powered by a 2L 4-cyl regular gasoline engine, returning around 36 mpg (UK) / 30.0 mpg (US EPA) combined. Owners often keep a Kia Soul workshop manual to hand for servicing and repairs.

Full Specifications

Engine	2L 4-cyl
Transmission	Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Fuel Type	Regular Gasoline
Powertrain	Conventional
Drive	Front-Wheel Drive
Body Style	Estate/Wagon
Seats	Data not available
Length	Data not available
Width	Data not available
Height	Data not available
Kerb Weight	Data not available
Fuel Economy (UK)	36 combined / 34 urban / 40 extra-urban mpg
Fuel Economy (US EPA)	30.0 combined / 28.0 city / 33.0 highway mpg
CO₂ Emissions	192 g/km

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UK Running Costs

Insurance group not available — check with your insurer. At around 8,000 miles per year and 36 mpg combined, expect roughly 1010 litres of fuel annually — multiply by your local price per litre for a cost estimate. Work out exact fuel costs with the fuel cost calculator on 247Calculators. Keeping the car well maintained helps too — a decent car care kit protects resale value.

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Safety Ratings (NHTSA)

4★Overall

4★Frontal

5★Side

4★Rollover

How It Compares

How does the Kia Soul compare to similar estate/wagons? For context, estate/wagons in our database average around 33 mpg (UK) combined — this model's 36 mpg figure is 3 mpg better than that average. Its 192 g/km CO₂ figure is 22 g/km lower than the 214 g/km average for estate/wagons on this site. This comparison is based on 103 estate/wagons in our dataset.

Last updated: 12 September 2026 · Data: US EPA (fueleconomy.gov) & NHTSA snapshots 18 July 2026; Wikidata & curated EU catalogue 18 July 2026

Vehicle data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Always verify with your vehicle handbook or a qualified mechanic. This is a reference tool, not professional advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2022 Kia Soul have?

It's fitted with a 2L 4-cyl regular gasoline engine, paired with a automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission.

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Kia Soul?

It returns around 36 mpg (UK) combined, or 30.0 mpg on the US EPA cycle.

Does the 2022 Kia Soul have a good safety rating?

It holds an overall NHTSA rating of 4 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash protection.

How many seats does the 2022 Kia Soul have?

Seating capacity data is not available for this model year. It's classed as a estate/wagon.

Is the Kia Soul's fuel economy good for a estate/wagon?

Yes — it returns around 36 mpg (UK) combined, against a same-body-style average of roughly 33 mpg among the estate/wagons we track, making it one of the more efficient options in its class.