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Kia Soul MPG

MPG	Number of Vehicles
11 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
12 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
13 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
14 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
15 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
16 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
17 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
18 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
19 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
20 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
21 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
22 miles per gallon	3 vehicles
23 miles per gallon	6 vehicles
24 miles per gallon	4 vehicles
25 miles per gallon	11 vehicles
26 miles per gallon	15 vehicles
27 miles per gallon	26 vehicles
28 miles per gallon	23 vehicles
29 miles per gallon	22 vehicles
30 miles per gallon	27 vehicles
31 miles per gallon	26 vehicles
32 miles per gallon	22 vehicles
33 miles per gallon	13 vehicles
34 miles per gallon	5 vehicles
35 miles per gallon	5 vehicles
36 miles per gallon	3 vehicles
37 miles per gallon	7 vehicles
38 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
39 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
40 miles per gallon	2 vehicles
41 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
42 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
43 miles per gallon	1 vehicles

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	MPG
2023	2023 4dr Hatch 147-hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable CVT FWD	35.75	See all data
With the 147-horsepower 2.0L I4 engine, 8-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2023 Kia Soul has been averaging 35.75 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2023 Kia Souls in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 71 miles per hour (about 73.6 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (0 percent), in the city (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition, the average 2023 Kia Soul in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2022	2022 4dr Hatch 147-hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable CVT FWD	33.22	See all data

2015	2015 4dr Hatch 147-hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable CVT FWD	23.7	See all data

2014	2014 4dr Hatch 147-hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable CVT FWD	29.67	See all data

2014	2014 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	30.94	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD	28.89	See all data

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2013	2013 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	27	See all data

2013	2013 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	30	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD	28.87	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	29.17	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp manual FWD	34.17	See all data

2012	2012 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	27.17	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	31.06	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp manual FWD	26.31	See all data

2011	2011 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	31.82	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 126hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	28.07	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	28.57	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp manual FWD	26.9	See all data

2010	2010 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	33.41	See all data

2009.5	2009.5 4dr Hatch turbocharged 126hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD	42.5	See all data

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Kia Soul Electric Fuel Economy

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	MPG
2016	2016 4dr Hatch 109-hp Electric 1-sp automatic FWD	21.43	See all data
With the 109-horsepower Electric engine, 1-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2016 Kia Soul has been averaging 21.43 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2016 Kia Souls in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 50 miles per hour (about 5 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (0 percent), in the city (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition, the average 2016 Kia Soul in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Soul

Kia Soul Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The top reason to buy any EV is fuel economy. Both the Soul EV and the e-Golf used about 20 kWh of electricity per 100 miles of suburban driving, with the Kia perhaps ten percent less efficient than the Volkswagen. Their EPA MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) ratings are 120/92 and 126/105, respectively. With the average cost of a kWh about 12 cents, this works out to 2.4 cents per mile. Some people will pay one-third this amount by recharging at night in an area with low rates. Assuming 30 MPG and $2.50 per gallon (low by recent historical standards), a fairly efficient gasoline-powered car burns 8.3 cents of fuel per mile. Drive a little over 10,000 miles a year, and the annual savings works out to $600 even assuming 12 cents per kWh. But what about range? This will vary based on driving mix and style. Go easy on the pedals--especially the brakes--in the suburbs without heat or A/C and it's easy to beat the EPA range estimates of 93 miles for the Soul and 83 for the Golf. The former was the best during 2015 for any compact EV, while the latter was about the class average. (For 2016 the Nissan LEAF will have an EPA range esimate of 105 miles.) Of course, that's quite a few qualifications. In cold or hot weather running the heat or A/C will significantly reduce range. To help avoid this, the seats in the top trim Soul EV can be heated or cooled. Those in the e-Golf can only be heated. Highway miles drain the battery packs even more quickly than the EPA figures suggest, because the EPA assumes a relatively low cruising speed. On a 70-MPH Interstate the e-Golf's range fell by about a third. The Soul EV, with a taller, chunkier body, should suffer at least as much. Still, most people rarely need to drive farther than these cars can go between charges unless they're traveling (in which case a non-Tesla EV isn't practical). Recharging via a standard wall outlet can take over 15 hours in either car. Anyone who will often drive more than 50 miles per day should seriously consider having a 240-volt wall charger installed in their home. Chargers cost about $600, but this is without installation, which can easily add another $600 (depending on the specifics of your house). see full Kia Soul review

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Kia Soul Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	We averaged 29 mpg US gallon driving in 100 degree weather in Phoenix for 3 weeks with the AC on continuously. Driving at a spirited pace, not just cruising along. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	30+ MPG see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I get about 26 to 28mpg, I got 315 miles on 12 gallons of fuel. I could probably get better mileage, but I have a heavy foot. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I travel highway to work everyday (130 kms to work and back) so I was looking for a bigger car with power and great fuel economy. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	equal to my current nissan sedan, good for trips when we need to take gear but doesnt require a full size SUV that gets 20 MPG see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Good fuel economy, which I was looking for. I used the CARS Program so I needed a +10 mpg improvement. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	When new I was getting 30 MPG out of the gate. Now on longer trips at 65 MPH I get 31+ At 55 (roughly 2500 RPM I get 34 MPG. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	good enough see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The EPA estimates seem to be pretty accurate give or take for driving styles. see full Kia Soul review

Kia Soul Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Poor at 30MPG! Its stated highway mileage was 34MPG. Never have we got that.... see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	For a car its size, with a 1.6 liter engine and :-( an automatic transmission, mileage is no better than a much larger, smoother-riding Buick Lacrosse. Disappointing. However, Kia -- fast learners -- fixed this for the 2012 models. see full Kia Soul review
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I am somewhat dissappointed in the gas mileage I have been getting with my Soul. I average about 28MPG, city or highway. Not much difference between long and short trips. see full Kia Soul review

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Kia Soul Gas Mileage (MPG)