2020 Kia Soul mpg
Combined mpg, LX FWD
30mpg
- 27 city, 33 highway.
- Top 50% of 4 wagons (2020).
- 13 trims: 27 to 31 mpg.
- Electric trims: up to 243 miles of range.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 29 | 35 | 31 | 14.3 | 443 | $1,239 |
| S IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 29 | 35 | 31 | 14.3 | 443 | $1,239 |
| LX FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | 14.3 | 429 | $1,280 |
| GT-Line IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | 14.3 | 429 | $1,280 |
| S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | 14.3 | 429 | $1,280 |
| GT-Line FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | 14.3 | 429 | $1,280 |
| X-Line FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | 14.3 | 429 | $1,280 |
| X-Line IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | 14.3 | 429 | $1,280 |
| EX FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | 14.3 | 429 | $1,280 |
| EX IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | 14.3 | 429 | $1,280 |
| GT-Line Turbo DCT FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 32 | 29 | 14.3 | 415 | $1,324 |
| GT-Line Turbo FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | FWD | 27 | 32 | 29 | 14.3 | 415 | $1,324 |
| LX Manual FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | 14.3 | 386 | $1,422 |
Fuel cost
LX FWD, 30 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,280
- Per month
- $107
- Per mile
- 10.7 cents
- Fill the tank
- $45.76
- Best mpg: LX IVT FWD, 31 mpg. $1,239 a year.
- Top trim: GT-Line Turbo DCT FWD. $1,324 a year. $44 more than the LX FWD.
Electric trims
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV + (Plus) FWD | FWD | 243 | 29.2 | 114 | $12.05 | $595 |
| EV FWD | FWD | 243 | 29.2 | 114 | $12.05 | $595 |
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | CCS1 | 7.2 | 100 | 45 | 9.5 | 64 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 48 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 9.5 hours.
EV + (Plus) FWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.0 | $9.70 |
| 300 miles | 9.1 | $29.09 |
| 500 miles | 15.2 | $48.48 |
| 1,000 miles | 30.3 | $96.97 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $92
- Per year
- $1,109
- Miles a month
- 867
LX FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 30 mpg good? Yes. Beats 81% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree