Ford Mustang vs Kia Soul
The Ford Mustang is more fuel-efficient at 84 MPG combined, against 31 MPG for the Kia Soul. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Mustang | Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 67 | 320 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 0 | 24 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 5,000 miles | 47,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 84 MPG | 31 MPG |
| City and highway | 90 and 77 | 29 and 35 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $900 | $2,150 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 67 complaints for the Ford Mustang and 320 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 Ford Mustang, 4 stars for the Kia Soul.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Ford Mustang, 2 for the Kia Soul.