Kia Soul vs Toyota Prius V
The Kia Soul is more fuel-efficient at 105 MPG combined, against 41 MPG for the Toyota Prius V. At EPA assumptions that is about $950 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Soul | Toyota Prius V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,231 | 32 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 59 and 115 | 5 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 87,000 miles | 59,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 105 MPG | 41 MPG |
| City and highway | 120 and 92 | 43 and 39 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $700 | $1,650 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,231 complaints for the Kia Soul and 32 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: 4 for the Kia Soul, 2 for the Toyota Prius V.