Kia Soul vs. Honda Ridgeline MPG

Chart is based on 224 fuel economy reports for the Kia Soul and 275 fuel economy reports for the Honda Ridgeline.

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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Honda Ridgeline 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
2019	4dr SUT 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	0	0	100	75	27.0
2017	4dr SUT 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	light	1	14	3	82	65	21.3
2014	4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	hills	med	none	5	10	10	75	60	18.2
2011	4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	mtns	med	light	28	31	0	41	75	17.0
2010	4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	none	4	16	37	43	70	17.9
2009	4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	5	11	11	74	79	20.3
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	0	11	41	48	71	17.1
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2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	light	none	9	9	39	43	67	17.2
2006	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	flat	med	light	6	9	14	71	68	20.3

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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 Honda Ridgeline

Honda Ridgeline Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	17-18 around town, 20+ on the highway on regular fuel. see full Honda Ridgeline review

Honda Ridgeline Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Like many have said, should get better gas mileage for its smaller size. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2009	4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Should get better mileage for a smaller truck. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	16-18 MPG from a Honda is dismal. I averaged 20 MPG in my 2004 4x4 Ranger super cab. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	My records show the published manufacturer figures are excellent but competators seem to be doing a bit better see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	It does not have a fuel advantage for being a unit body. I am getting only a 1 mpg combined city/highway economy improvment over my Dodge Ram 3500 Megacab Diesel 4x4(which has been sold to buy this Honda.) see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I typically get 18 mpg in suburban driving, and 22 mpg at a steady highway cruise. Not awful, but I would like better mileage from a 3.5L V-6. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	13-15mpg around town. 18mpg on the road. Knew this going in though and I still LOVE this truck! see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	The fuel economy is no better than other V6 trucks, and barely better than some V8 trucks. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2006	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	I would like to be 20+ mpg but in this category the Ridgeline is a "clunker" at about 15-18 mpg. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2006	4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	i expected better- i get 17-18 over all. with a 1500 4wd chevy w/5.3 liter i got the same or better with much more power. see full Honda Ridgeline review