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Kia Soul Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 7 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 14 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 11 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 11 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 16 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 10 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 13 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 8 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 14 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 9 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 9 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 10 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 5 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
85 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
86 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
87 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
88 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
89 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
90 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
91 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
92 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
93 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
94 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
95 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
96 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
97 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
98 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
99 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
100 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
101 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
102 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
103 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
104 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
105 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
106 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
107 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
108 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
109 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
110 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
111 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
112 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
113 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
114 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
115 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
116 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
117 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
118 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
119 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
120 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
121 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
122 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
123 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
124 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
125 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
126 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
127 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
128 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
129 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
130 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
131 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
132 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
133 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
134 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
135 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
136 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
137 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
138 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
139 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
140 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
141 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
142 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
143 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
144 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2023 2023 4dr Hatch 147-hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable CVT FWD 84.09
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With the 110 kilowatts 2.0L I4 engine, 8-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2023 Kia Soul has been averaging 84.09 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2023 Kia Souls in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 71 kilometers per hour (about 73.6 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers 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 78.1
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2015 2015 4dr Hatch 147-hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable CVT FWD 55.7
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2014 2014 4dr Hatch 147-hp 2.0L I4 8-sp shiftable CVT FWD 69.8
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2014 2014 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 72.78
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2013 2013 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 68
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2013 2013 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 63.5
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2013 2013 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 70.6
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2012 2012 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 67.91
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2012 2012 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 62.47
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2012 2012 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp manual FWD 80.4
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2012 2012 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 63.92
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2011 2011 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 73.06
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2011 2011 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp manual FWD 61.87
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2011 2011 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 74.88
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2010 2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 126hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 95.23
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2010 2010 4dr Hatch 164-hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 65.66
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2010 2010 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp manual FWD 55.37
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2010 2010 4dr Hatch 138-hp 1.6L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 66.73
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2009.5 2009.5 4dr Hatch turbocharged 126hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-sp manual FWD 144.1
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Kia Soul Electric Fuel Economy

Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2016 2016 4dr Hatch 109-hp Electric 1-sp automatic FWD 21.43
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With the 81 kilowatts Electric engine, 1-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2016 Kia Soul has been averaging 21.43 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2016 Kia Souls in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 50 kilometers per hour (about 5 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers 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
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Soul

Kia Soul Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

Kia Soul Gas Mileage (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Kia Soul's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.