2010 Kia Soul MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2010 Kia Soul.

The 2010 Kia Soul has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2010 Kia Soul Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2010 Kia Soul Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2010 Kia Soul Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2010 Kia Soul Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2010 Kia Soul Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2010 Kia Soul is 27 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 28 26 31
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 28 26 31
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 26 24 30
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 26 24 30

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2010 Kia Soul?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2010 Kia Soul is $2,325.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2010 Kia Soul to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $125 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,250 save $250
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L $2,250 save $250
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,400 spend $500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $2,400 spend $500 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2010 Kia Soul Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2010 Kia Soul will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L 11
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 11

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2010 Kia Soul model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Kia Soul Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 26
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 28
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 250
Fuel Cost $2,250
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Kia Soul Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG 26
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 28
Save/Spend vs Average Car Save 250
Fuel Cost $2,250
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Kia Soul Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 30
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2010 Kia Soul Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 24
Highway MPG 30
Combined MPG 26
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $500
Fuel Cost $2,400
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 11
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Small Station Wagons
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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