Kia Soul 2014-2019

The Kia Soul, spanning from 2014 to 2019, built upon the success of its predecessor, retaining its iconic boxy design while introducing several notable improvements. The exterior design was refreshed with a more modern and sleek appearance, while the interior received upgrades in materials and technology. The cabin was spacious, offering ample headroom and legroom for passengers, making it a practical choice for families and urban commuters. The Soul also gained a reputation for its user-friendly infotainment system, which included features like Bluetooth connectivity and available touchscreen displays.

Safety features were enhanced, with options like forward collision and lane departure warnings, reflecting Kia's commitment to passenger safety. Additionally, cargo space remained generous, and the Soul's boxy shape allowed for easy loading and unloading of cargo. Overall, the 2014-2019 Kia Soul continued to blend style, functionality, and affordability, making it a standout in the compact car segment and appealing to a broad range of buyers.

Kia Soul specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Chassis

• Type: PS

Engine 1.6L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 15W-40
• Oil certification: API
• Oil capacity: 4.8 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 1.6L 4-Cylinder : 0.040”

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 25-32FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 4.2 quarts

Fuel

• Capacity: 14.26 US gal. (54 l)

Automatic transaxle fluid

• Type: ATF SP-IV (Recommended Kia genuine, Michang, SK, NOCA, S-OIL) or other brands meeting the above specification approved by Kia motors corp
• Capacity: 
  • 1.6 L GDI/T-GDI:7.08 US qt. (6.7 l)
  • 2.0 L GDI: 7.08 US qt. (6.7 l)

Manual transaxle fluid

• Type: SAE 70W API-GL 4 HK MTF 70W SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W GS MTF HD 70W
• Capacity: 1.6 L GDI/T-GDI:1.7 ~ 1.8 US qt. (1.6 l ~1.7 l)

Dual clutch transmission fluid

• Type: SAE 70W API GL-4,HK SYN DCTF 70W, SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W ECTF, GS DCTF HD 70W
• Capacity:1.6 L T-GDI:2.0 ~ 2.1 US qt. (1.9 l ~ 2.0 l)

Brake/Clutch fluid

• Type: FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4
• Capacity: 0.7~0.8 l (0.7~0.8 US qt.)

Coolant

• Type: Mixture of antifreeze and water (Ethylene glycol base coolant for aluminum radiator)
• Capacity:
  • 1.6 L GDI M/T: 5.39 US qt. (5.1 l)
  • 1.6 L GDI A/T: 5.29 US qt. (5.0 l)
  • 1.6 L T-GDI DCT: 6.34 US qt.(6.0 l)
  • 2.0 L GDI A/T: 5.29 US qt. (5.0 l)

Powertrain

Engine

• 1.6 L Gamma II MPI I4 (petrol)
• 1.6 L Gamma II GDI I4 (petrol)
• 2.0 L Nu MPI I4 (petrol)
• 2.0 L Nu GDI I4 (petrol)
• 1.6 L U II CRDi I4 (diesel)

Transmission

• 6-speed manual
• 6-speed automatic
• 7-speed DCT

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Daytime Running Light Bulb: LED
• Front Fog Light Bulb: H8-35W
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 168
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb: 2357NA
• High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb: H13
• High Beam Headlight Bulb: H7LL
• Low Beam Headlight Bulb:
  • H7LL
  •  HID-D3S

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 921
• Brake Light Bulb:
  • LED
  • 2357
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb:
  • LED
  • 168
• Inner Tail Light Bulb: 168
• License Plate Light Bulb: 168
• Outer Tail Light Bulb: 2357
• Parking Light Bulb:
  • LED
  • 2357NA
• Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb:
  • ​​​​​​​ LED
  • 2357
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb: 1156NA
• Tail Light Bulb: LED

Interior Lights

• Dome Light Bulb: 6461
• Glove Box Light Bulb: 6418
• Luggage Compartment Light Bulb: 6418
• Map Light Bulb: 175