Kia Soul vs. Chevrolet Corvette MPG

Chart is based on 224 fuel economy reports for the Kia Soul and 108 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Corvette.

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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Chevrolet Corvette 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
2015	2dr Hatch 460-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	0	20	60	20	75	22.6
2014	2dr Hatch 460-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	mtns	med	light	5	5	10	80	70	27.6
2014	2dr Hatch 455-horsepower 6.2L V8 7-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	7	7	27	60	65	21.7
2014	2dr Convertible 460-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	0	20	60	20	65	20.7
2011	2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	0	0	0	100	110	29.4
2009	2dr Hatch 505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	10	50	20	20	70	16.0
2009	2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	light	none	10	60	10	20	70	20.8
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2009	2dr Hatch 430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	0	0	85	15	70	19.8
2008	2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	0	0	0	100	78	27.7
2008	2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	12	26	27	36	70	19.8
2008	2dr Hatch 430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	0	5	45	50	70	28.3
2008	2dr Hatch 430-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	6	16	33	45	68	21.8
2008	2dr Convertible 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	none	2	2	28	68	66	22.2
2008	2dr Convertible 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	hills	med	light	5	25	65	5	60	23.0
2007	2dr Hatch 505-horsepower 7.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	light	light	10	45	12	33	78	21.6
2007	2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	7	16	13	63	71	23.0
2007	2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	hills	med	light	4	18	36	42	80	21.5
2006	2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	5	18	43	35	68	21.8
2006	2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	5	9	35	51	70	22.4
2006	2dr Convertible 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	0	15	60	25	68	23.4
2005	2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	hvy	5	5	23	68	68	26.4
2005	2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	0	0	50	50	55	19.0
2005	2dr Convertible 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	hills	lead	light	10	39	28	24	73	18.3
2004	2dr Coupe 405-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	11	6	35	48	103	24.6
2004	2dr Coupe 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	mtns	lead	light	5	0	45	50	75	24.0
2004	2dr Coupe 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	light	12	7	7	75	65	22.6
2003	2dr Coupe 405-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	light	20	22	26	32	70	26.7
2003	2dr Coupe 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	mtns	light	light	10	0	10	80	65	29.0
2003	2dr Coupe 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	light	5	35	10	50	65	18.7
2003	2dr Convertible 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	lead	none	1	5	35	59	120	19.6
2003	2dr Convertible 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	hills	med	none	3	36	48	14	70	22.4
2002	2dr Coupe 405-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	hills	light	none	7	27	3	63	63	24.3
2002	2dr Convertible 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	hills	light	light	13	6	5	77	83	30.5
2002	2dr Convertible 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	hills	light	light	0	13	16	72	58	23.3
2001	2dr Hatch 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	10	10	5	75	75	27.9
2000	2dr Coupe 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	flat	med	none	0	3	17	80	70	28.9
2000	2dr Coupe 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	med	light	2	16	33	49	73	23.2
2000	2dr Convertible 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	flat	light	none	10	10	40	40	60	18.0

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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 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	2dr Hatch 436-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD	I get 30 mph on the road as long as I keep my foot out of the throttle. For a 430+ HP supercar, that is just amazing see full Chevrolet Corvette review
2007	2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Fuel economy was surprisingly very, very high at highway speed. I suspect its because the vehicle is so light and aerodynamic. On a trip from Chicago to Wash DC I averaged over 34 mpg, easily. However, in traffic these numbers drop into the teens. see full Chevrolet Corvette review
2007	2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	28 to 32 on the highway with 400+ horsepower--whats not to like???????????? see full Chevrolet Corvette review
2007	2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	For the power and accerlation I get 29-30 mpg on the highway when I behave myself and keep it under 80mph see full Chevrolet Corvette review
2007	2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	31MPG average on drive home to Louisiana from the Bowling Green factory. see full Chevrolet Corvette review
2007	2dr Hatch 400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Astoundingly great fuel economy. see full Chevrolet Corvette review
2004	2dr Coupe 405-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Excellent fuel economy with respect to high horsepower/large displacement engine in comparison to competition. see full Chevrolet Corvette review
2000	2dr Coupe 345-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	A 345 HP sports car that gets 27 mpg on the road is very impressive. see full Chevrolet Corvette review

Chevrolet Corvette Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2003	2dr Coupe 405-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Great for the size of the engine, but not good enough for $4.00 plus gas prices. As gas goes up, the car gets driven less and less. see full Chevrolet Corvette review