Does the 2021 Kia Soul need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the LX FWD.
- All 13 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $240 more a year.
- 60% of 5 wagons (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| LX Manual FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 27 | $1,422 | $1,689 |
| LX IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| S FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| S IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 31 | $1,239 | $1,471 |
| GT-Line FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| GT-Line IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| X-Line FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| X-Line IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| EX FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| EX IVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Turbo DCT FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Turbo FWD | 1.6L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree