Audi A3 vs Kia Soul

The Audi A3 is more fuel-efficient at 32 MPG combined, against 28 MPG for the Kia Soul. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)

Side by side

	Audi A3	Kia Soul
Complaints (NHTSA)	51	271
Most reported problem	Air bags	Brakes
Crashes and fires	0 and 3	43 and 7
Typical mileage at complaint	56,000 miles	53,000 miles
Recalls	4	3
Fuel economy, combined	32 MPG	28 MPG
City and highway	29 and 37	26 and 31
Yearly fuel cost (EPA)	$3,000	$2,400
NHTSA overall safety	Not rated

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 51 complaints for the Audi A3 and 271 for the Kia Soul. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.

Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Audi A3, 3 for the Kia Soul.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage