Kia Soul EX Designer Edition performance summary
The 2026 Kia Soul EX Designer Edition makes 147 hp and 179 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 9.5s, about 8.9s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 118 mph (190 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 16.99s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 19% of the cars in our database, with more power than 19% of them and a higher top speed than 27%. That works out to roughly 160 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Kia Soul EX Designer Edition ranks against 1,483 cars
Kia Soul EX Designer Edition vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Soul EX Designer Edition | 147 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Kia Soul EX | 147 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Kia Soul S | 147 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Kia Soul GT Designer Edition | 147 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Volkswagen Polo | 140 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Mazda 626 | 140 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
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Kia Soul EX Designer Edition FAQ
What is the Kia Soul EX Designer Edition 0-60 mph time?
The Kia Soul EX Designer Edition does 0-60 mph in about 8.9s, based on its 9.5s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Kia Soul EX Designer Edition?
The listed top speed is 118 mph, or 190 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Kia Soul EX Designer Edition have?
The Kia Soul EX Designer Edition is listed at 147 hp with 179 Nm of torque.
What is the Kia Soul EX Designer Edition quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Kia Soul EX Designer Edition quarter-mile at 16.99s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Kia Soul EX Designer Edition?
Similar performance rivals include Kia Soul EX, Kia Soul S, Kia Soul GT Designer Edition.