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Kia Soul vs. Scion xB MPG

Chart is based on 224 fuel economy reports for the Kia Soul and 283 fuel economy reports for the Scion xB.

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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Scion xB MPG

Scion xB Scion xB 2012 27.2 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2011 29.4 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2011 26.8 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2010 29.7 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2010 21.6 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2009 28.1 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2009 25.3 MPG Highway Percentage 34 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2008 27.4 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2008 27.7 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2006.5 34.5 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2006.5 30.9 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2006 33.4 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2006 31.2 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2005 31.8 MPG Highway Percentage 54 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2005 30.5 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2004 30.0 MPG Highway Percentage 59 percent Scion xB Scion xB 2004 36.7 MPG Highway Percentage 65 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
2012 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med hvy 0 5 25 70 75 27.2  
2011 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 7 22 7 65 70 29.4  
2011 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 2 66 2 30 63 26.8  
2010 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 1 4 26 69 69 29.7  
2010 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 21 25 26 29 65 21.6  
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 2 33 28 36 63 28.1  
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 5 20 41 34 71 25.3  
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2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 hills med light 21 13 23 43 65 27.4  
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 9 19 21 51 64 27.7  
2006.5 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 mtns light none 2 17 16 65 61 34.5  
2006.5 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 hills med light 5 40 30 25 60 30.9  
2006 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 4 9 31 56 67 33.4  
2006 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 14 24 10 51 65 31.2  
2005 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 9 18 20 54 67 31.8  
2005 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med light 6 14 21 59 69 30.5  
2004 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light none 12 10 19 59 70 30.0  
2004 4dr Hatch 108-horsepower 1.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 mtns v.lt light 1 14 21 65 62 36.7  

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Kia Soul vs. Scion xB 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
 

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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Scion xB

Scion xB Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I average 24.5 mpg on my regular city commute. I consider it impressive for a utility wagon. see full Scion xB review
2010 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Averaging 30+ within the first week. see full Scion xB review
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I get 28.5 MPG average driving 50mi every day in traffic. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I got 28MPG in town, and only filled up every two to three weeks, 11.4 gallons. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I am getting about 27mpg combined. That is great in my opinion, for the size. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I average 25 mpg, about 10 mpg better than my previous car. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 way better than what i had! 31 mpg commuting 60 miles a day. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 The fact that my car gets about 24 mph around town and 29 -30 on the freeway. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 the xB is rated higher then most similar sized vehicles. 22/28 mpg. my real world mpg is pretty close to 30 see full Scion xB review
2007 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 anything 30+ is amazing see full Scion xB review
Scion xB Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 worst thing about this car - a smaller car but average is about 22-24 average. Plus with tank range of 250 miles, you will be filling up often see full Scion xB review
2011 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 For a 4 cylinder vehicle, the mpg could be better. (How about a 6th gear Scion!?). I average between 24-28, have gotten over 30 at times. Gas mileage is alright if you stay under 70mph on the interstate/highways. I actually get the best mileage in town see full Scion xB review
2010 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 2-3 pg less than the cube. see full Scion xB review
2010 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I expect better than 30mpg for a small car like this. Needs a taller 5th gear, or a 6th gear. see full Scion xB review
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best that can be said is that fuel economy is average for car of its weight and engine displacement. Automatic transmission only available in 4sp w/OD. A 5 or 6 speed tranny would be better. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 could be better. I avg between 25-30mpg per tank...depending on how much city driving I do. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Could have been better. see full Scion xB review
2008 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Not the best but not too bad. see full Scion xB review