2012 Kia SoulFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Small Station WagonsFront-Wheel Drive
City
25
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
27
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 3 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
26.7MPG average-1.0% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 27 MPG · Owner reported avg: 26.7 MPG
Range: 22–32 MPG
Driving mix: City 54% / Highway 46%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 26.7 real world MPG based on 3 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
30
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
25
Hwy
30
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
29
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
28
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 | $2,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 329 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.0 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Wagon
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.6L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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