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How Powerful is the 2020 Kia Soul?

2020 Kia Soul Horsepower and Torque Ratings 

If you’re in the market for a hatchback, the 2020 Kia Soul is easy to recommend to every type of driver. But is this hatchback powerful enough to satisfy performance enthusiasts? Below, we’ve put together all the information drivers will want to know about 2020 Kia Soul horsepower and torque ratings. 


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There are six trim levels available for the 2020 Kia Soul: LX, S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX and GT-Line Turbo. Available exterior colors include Cherry Black, Inferno Red, Mars Orange, Solar Yellow, Platinum Gold, Snow White Pearl, Sparkling Silver, Neptune Blue, Undercover Green and Gravity Gray. Across these six trim levels, the 2020 Soul offers two powertrain options, detailed below.  

Most 2020 Kia Soul models is powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission or an optional CVT automatic transmission. The 2020 Soul generates 147 horsepower and 132 foot-pounds of torque. The range-topping GT-Line Turbo comes standard with a four-cylinder, 1.6-liter engine attached to a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission. This optional engine produces 201 horsepower and 195 foot-pounds of torque. 

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2020 Kia Soul Fuel Economy Ratings 


In 55% city/45% highway travel conditions, the 2020 Kia Soul has a combined fuel efficiency rating of 30 miles per gallon. Breaking it down further, the 2020 Soul has a city fuel economy rating of 27 miles per gallon and a highway fuel economy rating of 33 miles per gallon. On a full tank, the 2020 Soul can travel up to 471.9 miles on the highway and 386.1 miles in the city. 

Matt Castrucci Kia, located at 3013 Mall Park Drive in Dayton, OH, can assist shoppers looking for a 2020 Kia Soul. Browse through our online inventory today and view our current lineup of 2020 Kia Soul models.