BHP+29 hp (21%)
Standard
136 hp
Tuned
165 hp
Torque+65 Nm (23%)
Standard
285 Nm
Tuned
350 Nm
Suitability
Excellent (8/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
HighKia Soul 1.6 CRDI 136hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Kia Soul 1.6 CRDI 136hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2016 -> diesel engine from 136 BHP to 165 BHP and from 285 Nm to 350 Nm of torque (turbocharged). This engine scores 8/10 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
- 6thof 8 Kia Soul engines by power gain
- 38%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 52%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 CRDI 136hp is a 1.6L turbocharged diesel engine producing 136 BHP and 285 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 165 BHP and 350 Nm — a gain of around 29 BHP (21%) and 65 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.
Fuel economy note: possible improvement with conservative driving.
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.
Other Soul 2016 -> Engines
| Engine | BHP | Gain | Torque | Gain | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 T-GDI 204hp | 204 → 235 | +31 |