Kia Soul 0–60 Times
The Kia Soul 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 29 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Kia Soul is the 2017 Kia Soul !, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.00 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Kia Soul is the 2016 Kia Soul EV+, which took 9.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.40 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Kia Soul tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.07 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.28 seconds at 85.83 mph.
Fastest 0–60
6.3sec
2017 !
Average 0–60
8.07sec
Across 29 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.28sec
@ 85.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.7sec
2016 EV+
Across 29 verified runs, the Kia Soul ranges from 6.3 to 9.7 seconds 0–60, with a 8.07-second average.
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Tests by model year
29 tests · 7 years
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2020
Kia Soul · 8 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.30
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.68
sec
Recorded Tests
8
#02
2020 Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
27 C / 32 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 29
#03
2020 Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.00s
¼ mi @ 93.7 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
93.7 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
27 C / 32 H / 31 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 29
#05
2020 Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo
6.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 92.9 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
92.9 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
27 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 29
#06
2020 Kia Soul X-Line
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 91.3 mph
▾
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
91.3 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 33 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 29
#07
2020 Kia Soul GT-Line Turbo
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.40s
¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
93.0 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
7A
MPG EPA
27 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#7 of 29
#10
2020 Kia Soul X-Line
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 33 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#10 of 29
#14
2020 Kia Soul X-Line
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
▾
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 33 H / 30.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Crossover
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#14 of 29
#20
2020 Kia Soul EX
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.70s
¼ mi @ 83.8 mph
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0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
83.8 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
CVT
MPG EPA
27 C / 33 H / 26.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#20 of 29
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Kia Soul on record is the 2017 Kia Soul !, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.00 seconds at 93.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Kia Soul is the 2016 Kia Soul EV+, which takes 9.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.40 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 29 verified runs, a Kia Soul reaches 60 mph in 8.07 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.28 seconds at roughly 85.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 7 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Kia Soul can do, not a single marketing claim.
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