2023 Kia Soul Eco dynamicsFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Trim Comparison
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,200 |
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
vs. average new vehicle
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 287 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 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
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Efficiency Tech
- Auto Start-Stop
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Crash Test Scores
| Front Crash — Overall | |
| Front Crash — Driver Side | |
| Front Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Crash — Overall | |
| Side Crash — Driver Side | |
| Side Crash — Passenger Side | |
| Side Pole Crash | |
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 14.7% |
Safety Equipment
Recall History4
Source: NHTSAOwner-Reported Problems47 complaints
Source: NHTSANHTSA has received 47 owner complaints for the 2023 Kia Soul Eco dynamics. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.
Problems by System / Component
2023 Kia Soul Eco dynamics problems by category: Engine: 12 complaints, Electrical System: 11 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 11 complaints, Brakes: 7 complaints, Steering: 7 complaints, Air Bags: 5 complaints, Power Train: 4 complaints, Lighting: 3 complaints.
Sample Owner Complaints
Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.