2012 Kia Soul fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2012 Kia Soul. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 28 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 26 city / 31 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 25 to 28 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 26 and 31 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,400 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Eco Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 31 | 28 MPG | $2,400 |
| Soul Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Soul Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Soul Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Soul Eco Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Soul Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,400 per year in fuel, versus $2,700 for the least efficient.