Kia Soul vs. Hyundai Genesis MPG

Chart is based on 224 fuel economy reports for the Kia Soul and 133 fuel economy reports for the Hyundai Genesis.

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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Hyundai Genesis 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	4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	hills	med	none	3	3	0	95	73	29.7
2015	4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	9	37	28	27	79	19.8
2015	4dr Sedan 311-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	flat	med	light	0	12	8	80	70	31.1
2012	4dr Sedan 429-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	1	10	4	84	74	25.7
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	2	5	33	61	73	26.4
2011	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	light	light	8	6	31	55	76	23.0
2010	4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	5	9	22	64	70	23.1
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2010	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	hvy	4	16	39	42	77	21.3
2009	4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	11	21	34	34	73	21.0
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	flat	med	light	9	19	22	51	79	23.2

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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

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Hyundai Genesis

Hyundai Genesis Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Comment
2009	While competitors have been switching to relatively small turbocharged engines, the Genesis continues to rely on larger normally aspirated ones. Even the base car's 3.8-liter V6 is nearly twice the size of the Audi's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. Also, Hyundai doesn't yet offer automatic stop/start. The most significant impact: the Genesis gets much worse fuel economy. With two-wheel drive, the A6 2.0T scored 24 mpg city, 35 mpg highway in the EPA's tests, the Genesis 3.8 only 18/29. Add all-wheel drive, and the Audi's ratings fall to 22/32, the Hyundai's to 16/25, not good. Hyundai has developed a new turbocharged 3.3-liter V6 to replace the 3.8, but it isn't clear how soon this new, more efficient and more powerful engine will be available in the Genesis G80. It won't be available when the car arrives this summer, so most likely the 2018 model year. According to the trip computer, my real-world fuel economy was well above the EPA figures. Only when I drove the Genesis fairly aggressively did the trip computer average fall below 20 mpg. On my usual suburban route it averaged around 23 mpg, and on a 70-mph highway it averaged about 30 mpg. The former was still a few mpg short of the Audi, but the latter was at least as good. If the trip computer is accurate, the fuel economy of the Genesis isn't nearly as dismal as the EPA ratings indicate. see full Hyundai Genesis review

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Hyundai Genesis Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan 333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is my second Genesis. First one was a 2010 4.6L and this has the 6 cyl and it is nearly as quick but gets better fuel mileage. I get in the high 20's on the highway. Used to get 25 to 27 in the 8cyl. This 2012 has an 8 speed transmission compared to the 2010's 7 speed. see full Hyundai Genesis review
2010	4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	about average for a V8, nothing special see full Hyundai Genesis review

Hyundai Genesis Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	I would like the economy to be higher... 20-28 range see full Hyundai Genesis review
2009	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	With all the added technology, I would have expected better mileage. I average slightly less than 20 MPH and that is the same as an older heavier STS without the latest and greatest engine management features. see full Hyundai Genesis review
2009	4dr Sedan 375-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Others say they are getting the 18 to 24 MPG claimed. I find that when I do 80% "suburban driving" (strip malls, lights, in/out of car, etc), I get 16 at best. When I am doing 80 on the highway w/ cruise control, I get 23-26. see full Hyundai Genesis review