Kia Soul vs. BMW Z4 MPG

Chart is based on 224 fuel economy reports for the Kia Soul and 87 fuel economy reports for the BMW Z4.

Kia Soul MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2023	4dr Hatch 147-horsepower 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	light	0	0	26	74	71	35.7
2022	4dr Hatch 147-horsepower 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable CVT FWD	flat	light	none	0	0	0	100	50	33.2
2015	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	40	25	25	70	23.7
2014	4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	2	40	58	69	30.9
2014	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	med	hvy	15	50	10	25	60	29.7
2013	4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	hills	light	none	0	5	5	90	70	27.0
2013	4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	med	light	10	20	45	25	70	28.9
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2013	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	v.lt	none	17	33	21	29	40	30.0
2012	4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	none	6	14	15	66	70	29.2
2012	4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	0	51	6	42	64	28.9
2012	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	flat	light	light	10	7	10	73	71	27.4
2012	4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	2	10	12	76	69	34.2
2011	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	0	13	29	58	64	31.1
2011	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	30	25	37	68	26.3
2011	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	none	9	20	47	24	64	31.8
2010	4dr Hatch turbocharged 126hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	37	18	13	32	60	28.1
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	6	13	10	72	64	28.6
2010	4dr Hatch 142-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	9	24	27	40	72	26.9
2010	4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD	flat	light	light	9	15	1	74	72	33.4
2009.5	4dr Hatch turbocharged 126hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD	hills	v.lt	light	10	20	20	50	60	42.5

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Kia Soul Electric Fuel Economy

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2016	4dr Hatch 109-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD	flat	light	light	0	0	95	5	50	21.4

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BMW Z4 MPG

Year	Body/Powertrain	flat, hilly, or mountainousLand	driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot	A/C use: none to heavyA/C	constant stop and goTraf %	many stops per mileCity %	stop every mile or twoSub %	fairly steady speedHwy %	Hwy Spd	MPG
2011	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 335hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD	hills	med	light	0	20	35	45	70	22.8
2010	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD	flat	med	light	5	15	60	20	80	24.0
2010	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	light	3	0	20	77	72	24.7
2009	2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 7-speed automated manual RWD	hills	med	hvy	10	5	67	19	120	19.6
2009	2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	9	9	27	55	70	26.5
2008	2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	light	light	0	0	0	100	73	27.4
2008	2dr Convertible 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	10	10	80	100	24.2
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2008	2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	17	3	6	75	75	29.8
2007	2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	8	22	28	42	65	20.0
2007	2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	lead	light	8	15	8	69	68	26.6
2007	2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	12	16	25	47	72	26.7
2007	2dr Convertible 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	none	50	17	7	27	75	18.0
2007	2dr Convertible 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	7	22	47	25	60	25.7
2007	2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	1	4	25	70	70	30.6
2006	2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	15	60	25	70	28.2
2006	2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	10	10	30	50	65	26.7
2006	2dr Convertible 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	8	46	25	20	78	17.7
2006	2dr Convertible 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	45	55	60	27.0
2006	2dr Convertible 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	2	28	38	32	70	25.2
2006	2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	7	13	25	55	74	27.4
2005	2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	1	1	23	75	65	28.1
2005	2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	lead	hvy	15	25	18	43	60	21.4
2005	2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD	hills	light	none	10	40	30	20	65	23.0
2004	2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	4	20	55	21	67	26.8
2004	2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	33	67	70	27.0
2004	2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD	flat	light	none	0	10	80	10	65	29.1
2003	2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	8	8	30	53	70	27.2
2003	2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD	flat	light	light	10	20	50	20	60	26.8
2003	2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	20	20	20	40	60	25.6
2003	2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD	flat	light	light	8	5	20	68	70	34.4
2003	2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	2	7	31	60	77	26.1

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Kia Soul

Kia Soul Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the BMW Z4

BMW Z4 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	it gets better fuel economy than the M coupe, but still out performs the 2.5i and 3.0i models. see full BMW Z4 review
2007	2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Fuel economy is great. Getting 30 to 33 mpg on trips on 2 lane rural highways at 65 to 70 mph. see full BMW Z4 review
2006	2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Around town I get about 23 mpg but on the open highway, get 30 to 32 mpg which is huge since the Z only uses premium grade gas. see full BMW Z4 review
2004	2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Average 26-27mpg combined city/highway in daily commuter driving (no expressway)...even with some spirited driving. see full BMW Z4 review

BMW Z4 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD	City driving only about 17 MPG; highway driving 21 MPG see full BMW Z4 review