Kia Soul vs Nissan Rogue Sport
The Kia Soul is more fuel-efficient at 108 MPG combined, against 28 MPG for the Nissan Rogue Sport. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,700 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Soul | Nissan Rogue Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 298 | 139 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 19 and 20 | 15 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 54,000 miles | 38,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 108 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 124 and 93 | 26 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $700 | $2,400 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 298 complaints for the Kia Soul and 139 for the Nissan Rogue Sport. 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 Rogue Sport.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Kia Soul, 2 for the Nissan Rogue Sport.