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2018 Kia Soul MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 Kia Soul is a wagon offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (26 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 27 to 28 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 12 wagons rated for 2018, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,661 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 26 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,661 15,000 mi/yr · $11.07 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2018 #8 of 12 Wagons by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2018 Kia Soul's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	26	11.1	9.0
Highway	31	13.2	7.6
Combined	28	11.9	8.4

How it ranks among 2018 Wagons

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1Chevrolet Bolt EV119 MPGe $764
2Kia Soul EV108 MPGe $842
3Kia Niro50 MPG $930
4Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid105 MPGe + 46 MPG $932
5Honda Fit36 MPG $1,292
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8Kia Soul28 MPG $1,661
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12Fiat 500 L25 MPG $2,370

2018 SoulOther wagonsClass median: $1,552/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Soul MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 7-speed dual-clutch Soul	Gas	26 MPG	31 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Soul	Gas	25 MPG	30 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Soul	Gas	25 MPG	30 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Soul	Gas	24 MPG	30 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 101 cu ft
Cargo volume: 24 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 320 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 6/10

2018 Kia Soul vs. rivals

vs Honda HR-V 31 MPG · $1,500/yr HR-V saves $161/yr vs Nissan Murano 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Soul saves $277/yr vs Honda Fit 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Fit saves $369/yr vs Fiat 500 L 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Soul saves $709/yr vs Kia Soul EV 108 MPGe · $842/yr Soul EV saves $818/yr vs Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid 105 MPGe + 46 MPG · $932/yr Niro Plug-in Hybrid saves $729/yr vs Kia Niro 50 MPG · $930/yr Niro saves $731/yr vs Chevrolet Bolt EV 119 MPGe · $764/yr Bolt EV saves $897/yr vs Volvo V60 29 MPG · $1,603/yr V60 saves $57/yr vs Volvo V90 27 MPG · $2,194/yr Soul saves $534/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2018 Kia Soul EV (108 MPGe)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Kia Soul?

Up to 28 MPG combined (26 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 27 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2018 Kia Soul use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 Kia Soul?