Kia Soul
30 MPG The 2025 Kia Soul is EPA-rated at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 33 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 500 gallons, $1600 a year in fuel, or $0.107 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2010–2025 run it averages 27.7 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 16 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.083 | $833 | $1250 | $1667 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.107 | $1067 | $1600 | $2133 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.117 | $1167 | $1750 | $2333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.133 | $1333 | $2000 | $2667 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 MPG | 27 | 33 | $2100 | 302 | 1 |
| 2024 | 30 MPG | 27 | 33 | $2100 | 302 | 1 |
| 2023 | 30 MPG | 28 | 33 | $2100 | 301 | 1 |
| 2022 | 29.5 MPG | 27.5 | 32.5 | $2125 | 305 | 2 |
| 2021 | 28.7 MPG | 26.7 | 32 | $2183 | 314 | 3 |
| 2020 | 28.7 MPG | 26.3 | 32 | $2183 | 315 | 3 |
| 2019 | 27.5 MPG | 25.3 | 30.5 | $2250 | 327 | 4 |
| 2018 | 27.3 MPG | 25 | 30.3 | $2275 | 330 | 4 |
| 2017 | 27.3 MPG | 25 | 30.3 | $2275 | 330 | 4 |
| 2016 | 26.3 MPG | 24 | 30.3 | $2367 | 337 | 3 |
| 2015 | 26 MPG | 23.7 | 30 | $2400 | 339 | 3 |
| 2014 | 26 MPG | 23.7 | 30 | $2400 | 339 | 3 |
| 2013 | 26.3 MPG | 24.3 | 29.3 | $2375 | 342 | 4 |
| 2012 | 26.3 MPG | 24.3 | 29.3 | $2375 | 339 | 4 |
| 2011 | 26.8 MPG | 24.8 | 30 | $2325 | 333 | 4 |
| 2010 | 27 MPG | 25 | 30.5 | $2300 | 330 | 4 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 76 small station wagons models tracked here, the Kia Soul ranks 12 on current figures, against a class average of 29.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Kia Soul Eco dynamics (31), Volkswagen Golf SportWagen (31.5), Honda Fit (33.3), BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon (34), Kia Niro Touring (43).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 302 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Kia Soul get?
The 2025 Kia Soul is rated at 30 MPG combined by the EPA — 27 city and 33 highway. Across all 16 model years in the database it averages 27.7 MPG, ranging from 25 to 30 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Kia Soul cost in fuel per year?
At 30 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 500 gallons — roughly $1600 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.107 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2025 model is $2100.
Has the Kia Soul become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 27 MPG in 2010 to 30 in 2025 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 11% across 16 model years.
Is the Kia Soul efficient for its class?
It ranks 12 of 76 in the Small Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 29.4 MPG. That is 0.6 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.