877-313-2767 The front-wheel-drive 2012 Kia Soul is offered with two different engines. The base Kia Soul gets a new 1.6-liter four-cylinder that produces 138 hp and 123 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard (includes a hill holder) and a six-speed automatic is optional. EPA mileage estimates are significantly better than last year, with the 1.6-liter engine returning 27 mpg city35 mpg highway and 30 mpg combined regardless of transmission choice. These numbers rise to 293632 with the 1.6 Eco package, which features low-rolling-resistance tires and auto-startstop technology similar to that found in hybrid powertrains.