Kia Soul vs Toyota Prius V
The Toyota Prius V is more fuel-efficient at 41 MPG combined, against 28 MPG for the Kia Soul. At EPA assumptions that is about $750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Soul | Toyota Prius V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 674 | 292 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 41 and 31 | 32 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 90,000 miles | 72,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 28 MPG | 41 MPG |
| City and highway | 26 and 31 | 43 and 39 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,400 | $1,650 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 674 complaints for the Kia Soul and 292 for the Toyota Prius V. 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, 3 for the Toyota Prius V.