Kia Soul MPG and Fuel Economy

Kia have been manufacturing models of Soul for 14 years, with the latest vehicle in 2023 having a combined MPG of 30.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2023 Kia Soul is $1,700 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $500 on fuel driving a 2023 Kia Soul.

🛢 The Kia Soul will consume roughly 10 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Kia Soul will emit 301 grams of CO2, which is about 4,515,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 215 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Kia Soul.

The table below is a complete list of the 14 Kia Soul fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2023 Kia Soul30$1,700
2022 Kia Soul30$2,100
2021 Kia Soul30$2,100
2020 Kia Soul30$2,100
2019 Kia Soul28$2,250
2018 Kia Soul27$2,300
2017 Kia Soul27$2,300
2016 Kia Soul27$2,300
2015 Kia Soul26$2,400
2014 Kia Soul26$2,400
2013 Kia Soul27$2,300
2012 Kia Soul27$2,300
2011 Kia Soul27$2,300
2010 Kia Soul28$2,250

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