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Kia Soul vs Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke is more fuel-efficient at 29 MPG combined, against 26 MPG for the Kia Soul. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)

Side by side

Kia SoulNissan Juke
Complaints (NHTSA)1,23790
Most reported problemEngineEngine
Crashes and fires52 and 1108 and 6
Typical mileage at complaint85,000 miles55,000 miles
Recalls52
Fuel economy, combined26 MPG29 MPG
City and highway24 and 3027 and 31
Yearly fuel cost (EPA)$2,600$2,850
NHTSA overall safety

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 1,237 complaints for the Kia Soul and 90 for the Nissan Juke. 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 Kia Soul, 4 stars for the Nissan Juke.

Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Kia Soul, 2 for the Nissan Juke.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage