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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Tiguan MPG

Chart is based on 224 fuel economy reports for the Kia Soul and 124 fuel economy reports for the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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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Volkswagen Tiguan MPG

Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 28.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2014 24.8 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2014 23.5 MPG Highway Percentage 99 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2014 48.5 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2014 42.8 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2013 19.2 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2013 23.2 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2012 18.0 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2012 30.8 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 24.1 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 23.1 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 23.4 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 24.0 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2010 25.6 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 20.3 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 21.9 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 17.4 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 27.6 MPG Highway Percentage 13 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2008.5 36.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Volkswagen Tiguan Volkswagen Tiguan 2008.5 33.7 MPG Highway Percentage 0 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
2018 4dr SUV turbocharged 184hp 2.0L I4
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 0 50 0 50 75 28.6  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 25 10 65 70 24.8  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 0 0 1 99 75 23.5  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
7-speed automated manual AWD		 flat light none 0 0 10 90 100 48.5  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 110hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med light 0 0 10 90 130 42.8  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 0 10 15 75 70 19.2  
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light none 4 21 15 60 90 23.2  
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2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 10 50 20 20 65 18.0  
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD		 flat v.lt light 5 15 55 25 55 30.8  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 0 5 35 60 65 24.1  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 14 20 19 47 101 23.1  
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat light hvy 5 20 60 15 65 23.4  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat light hvy 30 0 20 50 60 23.8  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med none 12 12 19 57 99 24.0  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 31 24 45 70 25.6  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 flat med light 6 52 15 27 66 20.3  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 13 28 20 40 75 21.9  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 170hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat med light 80 10 5 5 120 17.4  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat lead none 37 23 27 13 107 27.6  
2008.5 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 flat light light 5 10 35 50 60 36.6  
2008.5 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD		 flat med none 0 0 100 0 0 33.7  

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Kia Soul vs. Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Swapped the paper filter for a K&N filter, kept the original air box. Get over 24mpg city, close to 30 on the freeway w/ moderate hills. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 For a small crossover/suv its pretty good. Went on a 400 mile round trip to the mountains (5,500ft elevation) for the weekend and back (2,00ft elevation) and averaged 26mpg. Day to day driving I get about 25.5mpg without trying to be conservative. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD		 40+ mpg constantly. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
Volkswagen Tiguan Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Our Tiguan ranges from 20-30 mpg, between city and highway cruising. It's consistently about 5 mpg thirstier than the GTI. Blame the extra weight, but there's less than 400 lbs of that, IIRC. Or blame the AWD, but it's part-time only. I blame the large aero cross-section; it stands about a foot taller than a Golf. If VW would offer a TDI in the Tiguan, they'd sell as many as they could spare to the US market. I'd be standing in line. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Bring the tdi diesel to the US and problem solved. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Less than I had hoped for at around 25mpg average. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Its OK, but could be better. I see 21-22 suburban, as much as 28 on long highway trips. Premium fuel is the bigger drawback. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review