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) | 128 | 271 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 11 and 1 | 43 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 68,000 miles | 53,000 miles |
| Recalls | 11 | 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 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 128 complaints for the Honda Fit 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: 11 for the Honda Fit, 3 for the Kia Soul.