Used 2017 Kia Soul for sale 

The 2017 Kia Soul has 3 trim levels, which are Soul, Plus+, and Exclaim. There are 3 engines available, a 1.6 liter 4-cylinder with 130 horses, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 161 horses, and a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder with 201 horses. The transmissions are limited to a 6-speed manual and 6 speed automatic. For the turbocharged model, you get a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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We would recommend you the middle Plus trim. It contains all the necessary features for daily driving, including Bluetooth, satellite radio, a generous sound system, and auto temperature control, interior materials, and a slightly better engine.

Kia Soul wagon comes with a 1.6 -liter 4-cylinder engine that makes a considerate 130 horses and 118-pound-feet of torque. There is also the option of a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 161 hp and a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder with 201 hp.

The base engine is mated to a 6-speed manual with the option of a 6-speed automatic transmission. The 7-speed automatic is fitted to the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine as standard. 

The most powerful of the above course is the Mazda CX-3 which makes 146 hp. Following this is the Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax, both making 138 hp, and then comes the Kia Soul which makes 130 hp, the least of the above cars. When it comes to torque output, both Chevrolet and Buick offer the most at 148 lb-ft. 

2017 Kia Soul Acceleration

The Kia Soul does the 0 to 60 sprint in 8.3 seconds and the standing quarter-mile in 16.2 seconds. It will then continue to its top speed of 125 mph. When you select the Exclaim trim, you get the 1.6 L turbocharged engine, which does 0 to 60 sprint in 6.4 seconds and the standing quarter-mile in 15 seconds.

The Kia Soul and the Mazda CX-3 have the fastest 0 to 60 sprint time of 8.3 seconds. Following this is the Buick Encore with a time of 8.5 seconds and the Chevrolet Trax with a time of 9.3 seconds. In the standing quarter-mile, the Kia Soul is the fastest, setting a time of 16.2 seconds. The worst quarter-mile figure is offered by Chevrolet Trax of 16.9 seconds. 

2017 Kia Soul Handling and steering

Kia soul was previously known for its harsh ride, but after the 2016 facelift, it did get a little balanced and provided a good amount of comfort and decent ride quality. There is a large amount of body roll when going through corners at a good speed, but when driving at normal speed, Soul is pretty decent.

The gearbox is shoddy when it comes to instant acceleration. The steering is nicely weighted and doesn't keep the driver in a tense condition.

2017 Kia Soul Braking

Kia Soul comes with 11-inch ventilated discs in the front and 10.3-inch ventilated discs at the back. Being short in length and a tall car at the same time, it weighs in at 2,884 pounds. The braking distance from 60 mph to complete stop takes 114 feet. The brakes also have the feature of ABS, brake assist, and hill hold control. 

The Kia Soul sets the shortest 60 mph to 0 stopping distance of 114 feet. Then comes the Mazda CX-3 with a distance of 117 feet. Following the above two are the Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax with a distance of 119 feet. When it comes to curb weight, Buick Encore is the heaviest of the lot. 

Kia Soul with its 1.6 liter 4-cylinder gives 24 mpg in city driving, 30 mpg on the highway, and a combined of 27mpg. The Kia Soul comes with a 14.2-gallon fuel capacity, allowing it to have a range of 341 miles in the city, 426 miles on the highway, and 383 miles of combined range. These figures are lowest in the segment.

The most combined range is offered by the Mazda CX-3 of 393 miles. Following this is the Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax with a range of 392 miles, and then comes the Kia Soul with a range of 383 miles. Comparing the fuel capacity of all the competitors, Kia offers the biggest storage of 14.2 gallons, followed by Chevrolet and Buick standing together with 14 gallons, and at last is Mazda CX-3 with a capacity of 12.7 gallons.

The Kia Soul can seat 5 occupants in the interior comfortably. There is a lot of head and legroom available on both rows, which is good for taller passengers. The base trim offers a 6-way manually adjustable driver seat and a 4-way manually adjustable front passenger seat. In the higher trim, you can get a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat and an 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat. 2017 Kia Soul Wheel

The materials used in the interior are slightly better for a car at this price point. The upholstery on the base trim is cloth with a combination of leather and simulated leather covering the dashboard and other surfaces. On the higher trims, specifically excluding the primo plus package, you get leather upholstery along with heated and ventilated power-adjustable seats.

The most legroom is offered by the Mazda CX-3 of 41.7 inches. Then comes the Kia Soul with 40.9 inches, followed by the Buick Encore and the Chevrolet Trax both off around 40.8 inches. In terms of real legroom, the most is offered by the Kia Soul with 39.1 inches, followed by the Buick Encore and Chevrolet Trax with 35.7 inches, and then comes the Mazda CX-3 with 35 inches.

2017 Kia Soul Infotainment System

There is no touchscreen in the base Soul trim and Plus+ trim. However, you do get standard Bluetooth technology, which lets you connect your phone to the car's system to take calls and stream music.

However, the Exclaim trim comes with a 5-inch touchscreen with a system and has all the basics like voice recognition, Apple CarPlay, and android auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and USB ports. Few key features include-

• 5-inch touchscreen (Exclaim)
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (Exclaim)
• SiriusXM satellite radio (Exclaim)
• Bluetooth connectivity
• 6-speaker sound system
• AM/FM radio
• USB port/AUX jack

2017 Kia Soul Cargo Space

In cargo space, Kia has room for your everyday luggage. With the rear seats up, it gives you a space of 18.8 cu-ft, whereas when you fold the seat down, the volume increases to 49.5 cu-ft, giving you a lot of additional space for whatever bigger items you may have. The cargo space offered by Kia is competitive for the segment.

In comparison, Buick and Chevrolet almost have the same cargo space as Kia with 18.8 and 18.7 cu ft respectively. However, when you fold the seats down, Kia has the best cargo volume at 49.5 cu ft and Buick and Chevrolet are identical at 48.4 cu ft of cargo volume. The Mazda CX-3 has the least amount of space of the above cars.

It is not a long car but it is definitely tall, it does stand out a bit in traffic. It is a bit both funky and stylish. The base trim of the Kia Soul has a lot of simple things on it, and you know it's the base, the 16” wheels are simple, everything is body-colored for a unified look.

The higher trim is where the party pieces are, which include gloss black trim and the Exclaim has sporty red exterior trim at some areas to make it look good, this is not at all common for cars that come priced less than $25,000. 

The Kia Soul is a few inches short in length compared to the competition, but with respect to the rest of the dimensions, it is similar. When it comes to the curb weight, the Kia Soul is in the middle of the pack, the Chevrolet Trax being the lightest and the Buick being the heaviest. When it comes to ground clearance, Buick Encore stands tallest among the rivals on the table. 

The NHTSA has given the Kia Soul a 5-star overall safety rating. The IIHS has given the Kia Soul a lot of “good” scores in the ratings. Kia Soul comes with a lot of standard safety kit and solid build quality to give peace of mind to all the occupants traveling it. Some of the standard features are:-

• Dual front advanced airbags
• Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
• Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
• Front & rear 3-point seat belts

Kia Soul vs Buick Encore 

The Kia Soul is comparatively cheaper than the Buick Encore. The Soul is marginally lesser in power, but better in performance and comes with the same amount of space as the SUV. For the starting price of the Buick, the top of the line Exclaim trim is available, and that offers much better performance than the Buick, making the Soul the winner in this battle.

Kia Soul vs Mazda CX-3

The Kia Soul is lesser in power but better in performance than the Mazda CX-3. Along with this, it also has more space than the CX-3. The Kia Soul also got a lot of features and is $3,000 cheaper than the Mazda, making it a better option and the winner in this battle. 

Kia Soul vs Chevrolet Trax

 The Chevrolet Trax is the same as the Buick, but is more affordable by a margin and looks like an ordinary version of it. However, like the Buick, the Soul is better than the Trax in many areas, making it a better car. Since the Kia Soul is cheaper by nearly $5,000, it comes out to be the clear winner of the battle.

With its funky design, good build quality, practicality, and lots of interior space, Kia Soul is worth your time. If you want something a bit different, there is nothing quite like it available in the market. The Soul comes with better performance and a lot more interior space than its competition, making it a much better car.