2022 Kia Soul

US · Wagon · Small Station Wagons

The 2022 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 Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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 turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder
Transmission: Varies by configuration: 7-speed dual-clutch, 7-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder

Combined Economy

29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

7-speed dual-clutch, 7-speed automatic

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 turbocharged (SIDI), 2.0L 4-cylinder
Displacement	1.6 L to 2.0 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Dual-clutch, Automatic
Gears	7
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)
Highway	32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 35 mpg (6.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity.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

Trims and configurations

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

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

25V099000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Dealers will also install piston-ring noise sensing system (PNSS) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2025. Owners may…
Reported February 17, 2025. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 3, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 11, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 3, 2026

Data verified: November 3, 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 2022 Kia Soul have?

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

What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Kia Soul?

Combined fuel economy is 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2022 Kia Soul front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2022 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.