Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Soul (2008-2011) | Audi A3 (2005-2008) |
| Totals | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 CRDi × | Audi A3 (2005-2008) 1.6 FSI × |
| Mark | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 CRDi | A3 (2005-2008) 1.6 FSI |
| Year | 2008-2011 | 2005-2008 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Body type | Hatch | Hatch |
| Unladen Weight | 1270 | 1225 |
| Gross Weight Limit | - | 1785 |
| Top Speed, km/h | 182 | 196 |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.3 | 10.9 |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | 5,35 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 222/700 | 350/1100 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 CRDi × | Audi A3 (2005-2008) 1.6 FSI × |
| Length | 4105 | 4215 |
| Width | 1785 | 1765 |
| Height | 1610 | 1420 |
| Wheelbase | 2550 | 2580 |
| Front/rear Track | 1570/1575 | 1535/1515 |
| Ground clearance | 164 | 120 |
| Engine specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 CRDi × | Audi A3 (2005-2008) 1.6 FSI × |
| Type | turbo diesel Common Rail | Gasoline Direct Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1582 | 1598 |
| Compression ratio | 17.3 | 12 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | - | 76.5х86.9 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 128/4000 | 115/6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 260/1900-2750 | 115/4000 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 CRDi × | Audi A3 (2005-2008) 1.6 FSI × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual / 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive (dynamic stabilization ESP) |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 CRDi × | Audi A3 (2005-2008) 1.6 FSI × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Dependent suspensions (Torsion beam) | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 225/45 R18 | 205/55/16 |
| Disk | 5x114,3 ET45 d54,1
| 5x112 ET56 d57,1
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 CRDi × | Audi A3 (2005-2008) 1.6 FSI × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Soul (2008-2011) 1.6 CRDi × | Audi A3 (2005-2008) 1.6 FSI × |
| City | - | 8.8 |
| Highway | - | 5.3 |
| Combined | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Fuel | Diesel | 95 |
| Tank, L | 48 | 55 |
| Clear list | Kia Soul (2008-2011) | Audi A3 (2005-2008) |
