Kia Soul 0-60, Top Speed And Quarter Mile Times

2023 Kia Soul LX 

The 2023 Kia Soul LX gets a 2.0-liter engine with 147 hp and 132 lb-ft of torque. It reaches the 60 mph mark in 7.72 seconds, which is okay considering its serious lack of power, FWD, and practical boxy design, which is anything but slippery. Here the driver managed a leisurely 60 mph dash smoothly with no urgency whatsoever.
 

 

Despite having just 147 hp, the sub-3000-pound Soul delivered 60 mph with surprising zest!
 

Specifications	2023 Kia Soul LX
Horsepower	147 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission	CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Top Speed	120 mph
User Submitted 0-60 mph	~7.72 sec
Curb Weight	~2,888 lbs
Submitted by	Aisha Reddy

2023 Kia Soul S

The 2023 Kia Soul has an inline four-cylinder with 147 hp that’s mated to a CVT. It reaches the 60 mph mark in 7.01 seconds. There is no performance upgrade between any of the Kia Soul trims. The S variant of Soul comes with dual-tone paint options and 16-inch alloy wheels.
 

Here the CVT takes a second to kick in but once it does its smooth sailing all the way up to 60 mph +.
 

Specifications	2023 Kia Soul S
Horsepower	147 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission	CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Top Speed	120 mph
User Submitted 0-60 mph	~7.01 sec
Curb Weight	~2,888 lbs
Submitted by	L.Delgado

2023 Kia Soul GT-Line 

The 2023 Kia Soul GT-Line also gets the standard four-cylinder engine with 147 hp. It reaches the 60 mph mark in 6.78 seconds. It is also the heaviest of the three, at 2987 pounds, but it does come with bigger 18-inch wheels and tires.
 

Here the user managed a late 6-second rub while averaging 33 MPG!
 

Specifications	2023 Kia Soul GT-Line
Horsepower	147 hp
Torque	132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission	CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)
Top Speed	120 mph
User Submitted 0-60 mph	~6.78 sec
Curb Weight	~2,987 lbs
Submitted by	Duniya Reyes

 

Model Name	Published 0-60 mph	Real World User 0-60 mph
2023 Kia Soul LX	N/A	7.72 seconds
2023 Kia Soul S	N/A	7.01 seconds
2023 Kia Soul GT-Line	N/A	6.78 seconds

What's the real-world 0-60 mph time of Kia Soul?

Going by the user-submitted 0-60 videos of Kia Soul above, you can expect anywhere between 8.5-9 seconds of 60 mph time. The 60 mph time is also heavily dependent on your skill as a driver, ambient and vehicle conditions.

How Can I Get the best 0-60 mph in my Kia Soul?

Things like adjusting tire pressure, using premium fuel, testing at night when temps are cooler, and getting rid of excess stuff from the car could improve the 0-60 mph time. Always test 60 mph on closed courses using proper safety gear.

What can I do to make my Kia Soul go quicker?

As per tons of discussion on Kia Soul Forums, there is no tune of specialty modification available to get more power out of Soul. As it is an economy-minded compact wagon with no performance chops whatsoever. 

You can try and switch to better lubricants and or tires to shave 1-2 milliseconds, but the price is not worth spending on for what is essentially a grossly underpowered-bare-bones people carrier.

What Are some of the quicker Kia Soul alternatives?

Kia Soul has no direct rival but the closest in terms of power and price is the Chevy Trax it has a 137 hp engine and is even slower than the Soul at 9 seconds 60 mph time