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Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Equinox MPG

Chart is based on 224 fuel economy reports for the Kia Soul and 531 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Equinox.

Kia Soul MPG

Kia Soul Kia Soul 2023 35.7 MPG Highway Percentage 74 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2022 33.2 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2015 23.7 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2014 30.9 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2014 29.7 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2013 27.0 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2013 28.9 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2013 30.0 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2012 29.2 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2012 28.9 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2012 27.4 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2012 34.2 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2011 31.1 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2011 26.3 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2011 31.8 MPG Highway Percentage 24 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2010 28.1 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2010 28.6 MPG Highway Percentage 72 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2010 26.9 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2010 33.4 MPG Highway Percentage 74 percent Kia Soul Kia Soul 2009.5 42.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent
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

Kia Soul Kia Soul 2016 21.4 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent
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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Chevrolet Equinox MPG

Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2020 31.4 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2015 21.4 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2015 22.7 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2014 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2013 21.1 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2013 27.1 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2012 26.1 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2012 23.6 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2011 24.7 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2011 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2010 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 93 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2010 22.7 MPG Highway Percentage 82 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2010 26.1 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2010 27.8 MPG Highway Percentage 77 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2009 18.5 MPG Highway Percentage 22 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2008 17.1 MPG Highway Percentage 3 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2008 25.1 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2007 22.2 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2007 22.2 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2006 21.2 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2006 17.7 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2005 21.5 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Chevrolet Equinox Chevrolet Equinox 2005 19.8 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent
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
2020 4dr SUV turbocharged 170hp 1.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 37 25 38 60 31.4  
2015 4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat lead light 0 0 46 54 77 21.4  
2015 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light none 0 0 45 55 60 22.7  
2014 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 0 0 85 15 70 24.2  
2013 4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 3 37 0 60 68 21.1  
2013 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 hills light none 0 14 59 28 68 27.1  
2012 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 3 13 30 55 63 26.1  
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2012 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 2 22 22 54 67 23.6  
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 9 18 36 38 66 24.7  
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light none 6 26 26 43 66 24.0  
2010 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light none 7 0 0 93 100 23.8  
2010 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 2 7 10 82 113 22.7  
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 6 23 38 33 65 26.1  
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills light light 0 8 15 77 68 27.8  
2009 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med light 11 33 33 22 75 18.5  
2008 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 hills med none 15 20 64 3 60 17.1  
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 5 25 23 48 68 25.1  
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 9 13 19 60 68 22.2  
2007 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat light none 4 17 43 36 61 22.2  
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 3 16 13 68 68 21.2  
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat med none 3 24 27 46 85 17.7  
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 7 13 45 36 72 21.5  
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 flat med light 10 25 5 60 77 19.8  

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Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Equinox MPG

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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
 

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Equinox

Chevrolet Equinox Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 A week ater purchasing this car we took a 1500 mile trip for our 45th anniversary. Car averaged almost 30 MPG! see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 better than my envoy but not as good as advertised even with eco mode on 100% of the time and light foot, timing lights, etc. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 22 city and 32 highway see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best in class (crossover SUV), without sacrificing performance. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Averaging 27 all around and 30+ on the hwy. With only 550 miles its only going to get better. 4cyl ia an awesome motor.. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I got the 4 cyl/FWD Equinox. It gets at or better than the city EPA estimate of 22mpg, typically getting 23-24mpg without AC, 22 with AC on. On the freeway, get 31-32mpg without AC, 29-30 with AC. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Excellent fuel economy with 4 cyl.; I get the EPA numbers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Very good EPA numbers see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2010 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 THE FUEL ECONOMY IS GREAT, i DRIVE ABOUT 25 TO 50,000 MILES PER YEAR THIS CAR HAS A 2.4 L - FOUR-CYLINDER ENGINE i WAS GETTING ON THE AVERAGE 22 TO 25 MILES PER GALLON THIS IS A GREAT PLUS FOR THIS CAR see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Fuel economy is about 24mpg with a 50/50 mix of city and highway. Long trips result in about 28 mpg. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
Chevrolet Equinox Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Not as advertised - trying to do all the right things (timing lights, light foot, no idling, tire pressure, etc.) but lower than what i thought i would get when compared to 17.6 for an envoy (15 city/ 21 hwy) with 200,000 miles and bad driving habits. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2011 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Rated at 29 mpg but only recorded an average of 21 to 22 mpg actual milage on a 750 mile round trip. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Okay, there was one thing i liked about the Equinox - it got decent mileage - i averaged around 23.5 overall. Mostly highway driving at 60-70 mph. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Mileage poorer than my extended wheel base Montana van which had a similar power train and only a 4 speed transmission. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 when I bought this 18 MPG was ok but now with the price of fuel it is not!!! see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 20 mile to the gallon may be 21 on a good day but thats it. not great for a 185 hp v6 gm could do a lot better see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Fuel economy is terrible if you accelerate at any decent pace. see full Chevrolet Equinox review