Kia Soul vs Nissan Murano
The Kia Soul is more fuel-efficient at 114 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Nissan Murano. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Soul | Nissan Murano | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 522 | 64 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 12 and 9 | 2 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 13,000 miles | 8,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 114 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 127 and 101 | 20 and 28 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $2,900 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 522 complaints for the Kia Soul and 64 for the Nissan Murano. 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: 4 stars for the Kia Soul, 5 stars for the Nissan Murano.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Kia Soul, 2 for the Nissan Murano.