Infiniti QX50 vs Kia Soul
The Kia Soul is more fuel-efficient at 105 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Infiniti QX50. At EPA assumptions that is about $3,400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Infiniti QX50 | Kia Soul | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 29 | 1,169 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 6 | 34 and 62 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 51,000 miles | 81,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 105 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 120 and 92 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,100 | $700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 29 complaints for the Infiniti QX50 and 1,169 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: 0 for the Infiniti QX50, 2 for the Kia Soul.