Honda Fit vs Kia Soul

The Honda Fit is more fuel-efficient at 31 MPG combined, against 28 MPG for the Kia Soul. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)

Side by side

	Honda Fit	Kia Soul
Complaints (NHTSA)	221	195
Most reported problem	Air bags	Electrical system
Crashes and fires	33 and 1	33 and 24
Typical mileage at complaint	41,000 miles	21,000 miles
Recalls	12	3
Fuel economy, combined	31 MPG	28 MPG
City and highway	28 and 35	26 and 31
Yearly fuel cost (EPA)	$2,150	$2,400

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 221 complaints for the Honda Fit and 195 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: 12 for the Honda Fit, 3 for the Kia Soul.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage