2019 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 2019 Kia Soul.

The 2019 Kia Soul has 4 model options: Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L, Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 2019 Kia Soul Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2019 Kia Soul Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2019 Kia Soul Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 2019 Kia Soul Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2019 Kia Soul Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2019 Kia Soul is 28 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L282631
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L272530
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L282631
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L272430

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2019 Kia Soul?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2019 Kia Soul is $2,275.

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 2019 Kia Soul to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $125 on fuel.

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

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,250save $250
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,300save $0
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,250save $250
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,300save $0

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2019 Kia Soul Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2019 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 OptionBarrels
Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L11
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L11
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2019 Kia Soul Emit?

The 2019 Kia Soul will emit an average of about 4,905,000 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 168 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2019 Kia Soul.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2019 Kia Soul model options.

Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2019 Kia Soul Automatic (AM7) 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,800,000
Trees Needed to Offset229
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2019 Kia Soul Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,010,000
Trees Needed to Offset239
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2019 Kia Soul Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,785,000
Trees Needed to Offset228
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2019 Kia Soul Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG24
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$2,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO25,025,000
Trees Needed to Offset239
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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