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2013 Kia Soul review

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Customer rating

RepairPal reliability rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 28 highway, 25 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.3 out of 5

61 customer reviews
The 2013 Kia Soul is a car that is economical, dependable, and fun to drive. Customers like the spaciousness of the car, the eco boost, and the reliability. Customers also like the price of the car.

RepairPal reliability rating

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings

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RepairPal gave the Kia Soul an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Soul 3rd out of 8 among Subcompact SUVs.

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Kia Soul features and specs

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Base 2WD 4D Wagon

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • Alloy Wheels
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.6L

Horsepower

138

Torque (ft-lbs)

123

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

12.7

Wheelbase

100.4"

Overall length

161.6"

Width

70.3"

Height

63.4"

Leg room

F 42.1"/R 39"

Head room

F 40.2"/R 39.6"

Front tires

P195/65R15

Rear tires

P195/65R15

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Manual 6

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