BHP+36 hp (18%)
Standard
204 hp
Tuned
240 hp
Torque+60 Nm (23%)
Standard
265 Nm
Tuned
325 Nm
Suitability
Good (7.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighKia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2008 - 2013 petrol engine from 204 BHP to 240 BHP and from 265 Nm to 325 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 7.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Kia Soul can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 1stof 8 Kia Soul engines by power gain
- 60%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 41%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Kia Soul 1.6 T-GDI 204hp is a 1.6L turbocharged petrol engine producing 204 BHP and 265 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 240 BHP and 325 Nm — a gain of around 36 BHP (18%) and 60 Nm (23%).
This engine scores highly for remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. The tuning headroom is classified as high, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.
All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.
Considerations
!Turbo petrol: fuel quality and cooling can influence repeatable performance.
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