Kia Soul vs Nissan Rogue Sport
The Kia Soul is more fuel-efficient at 31 MPG combined, against 28 MPG for the Nissan Rogue Sport. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Soul | Nissan Rogue Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 320 | 38 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 24 and 4 | 5 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 47,000 miles | 83,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 31 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 29 and 35 | 26 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,150 | $2,400 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 320 complaints for the Kia Soul and 38 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: 4 stars for the Kia Soul, 5 stars for the Nissan Rogue Sport.
Safety recalls on file: 2 for the Kia Soul, 1 for the Nissan Rogue Sport.