Honda Fit vs Kia Soul
The Kia Soul is more fuel-efficient at 105 MPG combined, against 36 MPG for the Honda Fit. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda Fit | Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 375 | 1,231 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 21 and 1 | 59 and 115 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 47,000 miles | 87,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 36 MPG | 105 MPG |
| City and highway | 33 and 40 | 120 and 92 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,850 | $700 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 375 complaints for the Honda Fit and 1,231 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 Honda Fit, 5 stars for the Kia Soul.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Honda Fit, 4 for the Kia Soul.