Kia Soul vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class MPG

Chart is based on 225 fuel economy reports for the Kia Soul and 204 fuel economy reports for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

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	25	75	71	35.8
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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Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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
2018	2dr Convertible turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	5	25	70	75	28.3
2017	4dr Sedan turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	1	4	5	90	130	32.5
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	v.lt	light	0	0	46	54	106	27.4
2015	4dr Sedan turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	5	70	5	20	65	23.3
2014	4dr Sedan 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	v.lt	hvy	14	29	8	48	64	22.8
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	10	10	45	35	75	23.1
2012	2dr Coupe turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	v.lt	none	0	5	5	90	60	34.7
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2012	2dr Coupe 302-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	10	2	8	80	75	28.5
2011	4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	0	5	20	75	60	39.1
2011	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	none	10	0	40	50	75	24.1
2011	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	0	5	55	40	70	28.1
2010	4dr Sedan 451-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	40	19	8	32	80	16.6
2010	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	40	0	25	35	70	22.0
2010	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	18	35	47	77	25.4
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 168hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	60	20	20	0	0	29.4
2009	4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	light	none	20	38	25	18	95	26.2
2009	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	mtns	lead	light	5	40	15	40	180	18.1
2009	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	23	26	18	33	68	22.2
2009	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	15	3	6	76	67	26.2
2008	4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	10	20	30	40	110	24.8
2008	4dr Sedan supercharged 154hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	12	16	12	60	100	24.8
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	13	28	18	42	68	21.9
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	hvy	10	20	10	60	120	22.2
2008	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	12	25	21	42	68	22.2
2008	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	light	6	10	47	37	68	22.0
2008	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD	hills	light	light	7	20	14	59	77	24.9
2008	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	light	none	10	40	20	30	100	23.5
2007	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	0	0	35	65	68	21.4
2007	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	1	12	59	28	63	25.0
2007	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	none	15	13	15	58	73	24.1
2007	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	hvy	30	5	5	60	60	25.7
2006	4dr Sedan 362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	30	0	20	50	70	19.7
2006	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	lead	hvy	5	5	80	10	60	20.7
2006	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	lead	none	0	25	5	70	63	29.4
2006	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	light	light	0	57	0	43	60	18.0
2006	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	hvy	13	27	33	28	65	24.4
2006	4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	3	27	30	40	73	25.6
2005	4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	light	light	10	36	18	36	66	29.1
2005	4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	7	18	23	52	69	28.2
2005	4dr Sedan 362-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	0	70	10	20	80	18.0
2005	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	10	55	25	10	60	18.0
2005	2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	hvy	0	38	8	55	93	27.5
2004.5	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	lead	hvy	10	10	30	50	75	22.0
2004	4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	10	19	58	14	100	28.0
2004	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	hills	med	light	0	65	20	15	60	18.0
2004	4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	light	9	7	22	62	76	29.6
2004	2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	none	20	10	20	50	65	27.3
2003	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	22	23	24	30	65	18.7
2003	4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	1	4	46	50	73	28.1
2003	4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	18	28	13	40	107	21.7
2003	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	hvy	0	3	17	80	72	28.7
2003	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	none	10	15	15	60	70	24.0
2003	2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	light	none	3	4	27	65	83	30.2
2003	2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	mtns	med	hvy	3	5	18	75	130	31.5
2002	4dr Wagon 215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	5	15	65	15	65	23.0
2002	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	20	60	10	10	60	20.0
2002	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	30	30	25	16	60	21.0
2002	2dr Hatch supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	10	53	17	20	130	20.7
2002	2dr Hatch supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	hvy	12	12	30	48	73	22.9
2001	4dr Sedan 215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	27	5	41	27	130	23.3

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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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Excellent highway economy for a luxury car. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2006	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	24mpg city, 32 mgp highway, surpasses many economy cars, tho uses premium fuel. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2005	4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Choose the 1.8L for its lowest gaz consumption and I am very satisfied with the results. This engine is able to keep te gaz bill low, and provide a driving experience with surprising excitment. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2005	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	better than rated fuel economy. we gat 25 mpg overall, and over 29 mpg on trips. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2004	4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	30-35+ mpg on highway trips.28-30 mpg in town see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2003	2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD	Better than ratings on Highway see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2003	4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I figured I could get over 30 on trips, which I can. Hoped to stay above 25 around town, which I do. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Slow to downshift, so-so fuel economy in the city. Should really have 30 more horsepower. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2008	4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Fuel economy is about averge for this type of car, perhaps a bit less, but not a major deal. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review
2004	4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The city mpg is usually around 15-17 mpg. Now that's for a hilly neighborhood in a big city, but still. True highway mileage usually about 26 - that's reasonable enough for us. see full Mercedes-Benz C-Class review