2021 Kia Soul
Small Station Wagons · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
31
Combined MPG
29
City MPG
35
Highway MPG
4/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2021 Kia Soul
- Combined fuel economy: 31 MPG (29 city / 35 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,950
- CO₂ emissions: 287 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 4/5 stars
- Recalls: 2
Specifications
| Make | Kia |
| Model | Soul |
| Year | 2021 |
| Class | Small Station Wagons |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 2.0L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 7/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 7/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $1,000 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 4/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 4/5 |
| Recalls | 2 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1694 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $141 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $11¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Kia Soul — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | = |
| 2024 | 31 | = |
| 2023 | 31 | = |
| 2022 | 31 | = |
| 2020 | 114 | ↑ |
| 2019 | 108 | ↑ |
| 2018 | 108 | ↑ |
| 2017 | 105 | ↑ |
| 2016 | 105 | ↑ |
| 2015 | 105 | ↑ |
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