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)	215	878
Most reported problem	Air bags	Engine
Crashes and fires	24 and 6	32 and 65
Typical mileage at complaint	30,000 miles	99,000 miles
Recalls	10	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

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 215 complaints for the Honda Fit and 878 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 Honda Fit, 4 stars for the Kia Soul.

Safety recalls on file: 10 for the Honda Fit, 3 for the Kia Soul.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage