Honda Fit vs Kia Soul

The Kia Soul is more fuel-efficient at 108 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)	170	298
Most reported problem	Fuel system	Engine
Crashes and fires	8 and 0	19 and 20
Typical mileage at complaint	29,000 miles	54,000 miles
Recalls	4	1
Fuel economy, combined	36 MPG	108 MPG
City and highway	33 and 40	124 and 93
Yearly fuel cost (EPA)	$1,850	$700
NHTSA overall safety

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 170 complaints for the Honda Fit and 298 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, 1 for the Kia Soul.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage