Kia Soul vs Nissan Cube
The Nissan Cube is more fuel-efficient at 29 MPG combined, against 28 MPG for the Kia Soul. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Soul | Nissan Cube | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 195 | 79 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 33 and 24 | 4 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 21,000 miles | 51,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 28 MPG | 29 MPG |
| City and highway | 26 and 31 | 27 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,400 | $2,300 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 195 complaints for the Kia Soul and 79 for the Nissan Cube. 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: 3 for the Kia Soul, 2 for the Nissan Cube.