Honda HR-V vs Kia Soul
The Kia Soul is more fuel-efficient at 114 MPG combined, against 30 MPG for the Honda HR-V. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda HR-V | Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 115 | 522 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 9 and 2 | 12 and 9 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 38,000 miles | 13,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 30 MPG | 114 MPG |
| City and highway | 28 and 34 | 127 and 101 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,250 | $650 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 115 complaints for the Honda HR-V and 522 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 HR-V, 4 stars for the Kia Soul.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Honda HR-V, 1 for the Kia Soul.