Kia Soul vs Nissan Rogue Sport
The Kia Soul is more fuel-efficient at 114 MPG combined, against 28 MPG for the Nissan Rogue Sport. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Soul | Nissan Rogue Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 522 | 62 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 12 and 9 | 2 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 13,000 miles | 43,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 114 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 127 and 101 | 26 and 30 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $650 | $2,400 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 522 complaints for the Kia Soul and 62 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.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Kia Soul, 1 for the Nissan Rogue Sport.