Chevrolet Bolt Euv vs Kia Soul
The Chevrolet Bolt Euv is more fuel-efficient at 115 MPG combined, against 31 MPG for the Kia Soul. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Bolt Euv | Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 186 | 95 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 26 and 1 | 13 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 5,000 miles | 17,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 115 MPG | 31 MPG |
| City and highway | 125 and 104 | 29 and 35 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $2,150 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 186 complaints for the Chevrolet Bolt Euv and 95 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.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 5 stars for the Chevrolet Bolt Euv, 4 stars for the Kia Soul.
Safety recalls on file: 0 for the Chevrolet Bolt Euv, 4 for the Kia Soul.