2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics: MPG and fuel economy
The 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics is rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 31 combined MPG, with 29 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway. That lands well below the average for cars in the Small Station Wagons class in the same model year.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.
Key takeaways
- Returns 27% worse combined MPG than the average car in the Small Station Wagons class for the 2020 model year (42.6 MPG class average).
- The most efficient car in the Small Station Wagons class for the 2020 model year is the Chevrolet Bolt EV at 118 MPG.
- The Kia Soul Eco dynamics has gained 5 MPG since its first rated model year, the 2014 Kia Soul Eco dynamics at 26 MPG.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 31 MPG |
| City MPG | 29 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 35 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,950 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 287 g/mi |
| Fuel type | Regular |
How the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics compares
The 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics returns 31 combined MPG. Cars in the Small Station Wagons class for the same model year average 42.6 MPG, which puts this car behind the class average by about 27%.
The most efficient car in the Small Station Wagons class for the 2020 model year is the Chevrolet Bolt EV at 118 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Kia Soul Eco dynamics alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.
For broader context, the average new car of the 2020 model year (across all classes) returns 27.2 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2020 model year is on its own page.
Annual fuel cost across driving patterns
The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for regular gasoline, which is $3.99/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.
The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 483.9 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).
| Driving pattern | Estimated annual fuel cost |
|---|---|
| Light driver, 7,500 miles per year | $975 |
| Average driver, 15,000 miles per year | $1,950 |
| Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year | $3,250 |
Year-over-year MPG for the Kia Soul Eco dynamics
The EPA has rated the Kia Soul Eco dynamics across 9 model years, from 2014 Kia Soul Eco dynamics through 2025 Kia Soul Eco dynamics. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.
The 2014 Kia Soul Eco dynamics returned 26 MPG. The most recent 2025 Kia Soul Eco dynamics returns 31 MPG. That is an improvement of 5 MPG over 11 model years, the kind of gain that usually comes from smaller engines, hybrid systems, or aerodynamic redesigns.
| Year | Combined MPG | Open year page |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 MPG | 2025 Kia Soul Eco dynamics |
| 2024 | 31 MPG | 2024 Kia Soul Eco dynamics |
| 2023 | 31 MPG | 2023 Kia Soul Eco dynamics |
| 2022 | 31 MPG | 2022 Kia Soul Eco dynamics |
| 2021 | 31 MPG | 2021 Kia Soul Eco dynamics |
| 2020 | 31 MPG | this page |
| 2016 | 26 MPG | 2016 Kia Soul Eco dynamics |
| 2015 | 26 MPG | 2015 Kia Soul Eco dynamics |
| 2014 | 26 MPG | 2014 Kia Soul Eco dynamics |
Compare against other Small Station Wagons for 2020
If you are cross-shopping the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Small Station Wagons class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
The Chevrolet Bolt EV leads this group at 118 MPG, 87 MPG ahead of the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics.
Specifications
The 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics runs a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (variable gear ratios), sending power through front-wheel drive.
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Small Station Wagons
- Engine
- 2L 4-cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Regular
- Annual petroleum use
- 9.6 barrels per year
Common questions about the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics.
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Is the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics fuel efficient?
Not particularly. The 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics returns 31 combined MPG, which trails the average car in the Small Station Wagons class for the same model year by about 27%. -
What MPG does the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics at 31 combined MPG, 29 MPG in city driving, and 35 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $1,950 for the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
What fuel does the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics use?
The EPA lists the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity. -
Has the Kia Soul Eco dynamics become more fuel efficient over time?
Yes. The first EPA-rated Kia Soul Eco dynamics, the 2014 Kia Soul Eco dynamics, returned 26 combined MPG. The most recent 2025 Kia Soul Eco dynamics returns 31 MPG, an improvement of 5 MPG over the run. -
How much CO₂ does the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics emit?
Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 287 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 4,305 kilograms of CO₂. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics?
City driving returns 29 MPG and highway driving returns 35 MPG, a gap of 6 MPG. A spread that wide is typical of cars with conventional automatic or manual transmissions, where stop-start city traffic eats more fuel than a steady highway cruise. -
What engine is in the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics?
The 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics has a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine. -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics have?
The 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics comes with a automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission and front-wheel drive. -
How does the 2020 Kia Soul Eco dynamics compare to the best car in its class?
The most efficient car in the Small Station Wagons class for the 2020 model year is the Chevrolet Bolt EV at 118 combined MPG. The Kia Soul Eco dynamics returns 31 MPG, a gap of 87 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.