Kia Soul vs Pontiac Vibe
The Kia Soul and the Pontiac Vibe are rated the same on fuel economy: 28 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Soul | Pontiac Vibe | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 195 | 67 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 33 and 24 | 9 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 21,000 miles | 48,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 28 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 26 and 31 | 26 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,400 | $2,400 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 195 complaints for the Kia Soul and 67 for the Pontiac Vibe. 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, 8 for the Pontiac Vibe.