2011 Kia Soul

US · Wagon · Small Station Wagons

The 2011 Kia Soul is listed in the US market as a wagon with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.6L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder

Combined Economy

26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Automatic, Manual

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder
Displacement	1.6 L to 2.0 L
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	4 to 5
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)
Highway	29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

23V652000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or…
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November…
Reported September 25, 2023. View on NHTSA
14V822000: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kia Soul vehicles manufactured January 8, 2009, to October 2, 2013, equipped with a sun roof. A headliner plate may detach during deployment of the curtain air bag.
Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will install industrial adhesive strips to secure the headliner plates, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.…
Reported December 29, 2014. View on NHTSA
13V114000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo, model year 2007-2011 Sedona, Sorento and Sportage, model year 2010-2011 Soul, model year 2008-2011 Optima, model year 2010 Forte, model year 2007-2009 Amanti, and model year 2009 Borrego vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Kia recalled 623,658 model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento,…
Remedy: Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542.…
Reported April 1, 2013. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 15, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2011 Kia Soul have?

Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Kia Soul?

Combined fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2011 Kia Soul front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2011 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.