2020 Kia Soul
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Kia Soul is sold in the U.S. with electric and gasoline power. The EPA lists 5 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 27 to 114 MPGe and an estimated annual fuel cost of $650 to $2,400 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Station Wagons |
| Fuel type(s) | Electric, Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 27-114 MPGe |
| Best / worst combined | 114 / 27 MPGe |
| Annual fuel cost | $650-$2,400 |
| EPA range | 243-243 mi |
| 240V charge time | 9.5-9.5 h |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 287-332 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-10 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Soul costs about $650 to $2,400 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,910. Over five years that is about $9,550 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Soul configuration saves about $8,250 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of small station wagons in this dataset is about 35 MPGe. The Soul sits roughly 36 MPGe above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Electric | electric | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 114 MPGe | $650 |
| Soul Eco dynamics | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 31 MPGe | $2,100 |
| Soul | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 30 MPGe | $2,150 |
| Soul | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 29 MPGe | $2,250 |
| Soul | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 27 MPGe | $2,400 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Soul records tailpipe CO₂ of 287-332 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-10 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating, and an EPA electric range of 243 to 243 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as small station wagons.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.