Kia Soul S performance summary
The 2026 Kia Soul S 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 139 per horsepower at list price.
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Kia Soul S vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Soul S | 147 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Kia Soul EX | 147 | 9.5s | 190 km/h | 16.99s |
| Kia Soul EX Designer Edition | 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 S FAQ
What is the Kia Soul S 0-60 mph time?
The Kia Soul S 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 S?
The listed top speed is 118 mph, or 190 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Kia Soul S have?
The Kia Soul S is listed at 147 hp with 179 Nm of torque.
What is the Kia Soul S quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Kia Soul S quarter-mile at 16.99s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Kia Soul S?
Similar performance rivals include Kia Soul EX, Kia Soul EX Designer Edition, Kia Soul GT Designer Edition.