Chevrolet Trax vs Kia Soul
The Kia Soul is more fuel-efficient at 31 MPG combined, against 30 MPG for the Chevrolet Trax. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Trax | Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 252 | 44 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 10 and 12 | 0 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 18,000 miles | 6,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 30 MPG | 31 MPG |
| City and highway | 28 and 32 | 29 and 35 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,250 | $2,150 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 252 complaints for the Chevrolet Trax and 44 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: 4 stars for the Chevrolet Trax, 4 stars for the Kia Soul.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Chevrolet Trax, 0 for the Kia Soul.