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Kia Soul MPG by Model Year

A Kia Soul's fuel economy depends on its model year, engine and transmission. This guide uses the 2020 to 2025 Kia Soul records on fueleconomy.gov, the U.S. Department of Energy and EPA site, read November 3, 2026. The 2025 Soul is the newest model year fueleconomy.gov lists.

Gray Kia Soul with a black roof and red trim, front three-quarter view on a white background
Kia Soul. Image: Kia America owner's manual site
30 mpgcombined, 2025 Soul 2.0L
31 mpgcombined, Soul Eco dynamics
29 mpgcombined, 2020-2022 Soul 1.6L turbo
Regulargasoline, every 2020-2025 listing

What gas mileage does a Kia Soul get?

Fueleconomy.gov lists the 2025 Kia Soul with its 2.0-liter engine at 27 city, 33 highway and 30 combined mpg, and the Soul Eco dynamics listing at 29 city, 35 highway and 31 combined mpg. Earlier Souls are close: the 2021 to 2023 2.0-liter automatic is rated 28/33/30, the 2020 to 2022 1.6-liter turbo 27/32/29, and the 2020 and 2021 6-speed manual 25/31/27. Every listing is front-wheel drive and uses regular gasoline.

Kia Soul MPG by model year

Model year2.0L automatic (variable gear ratios)Soul Eco dynamics (2.0L automatic)1.6L turbo, AM-S72.0L 6-speed manual
202527 / 33 / 3029 / 35 / 31Not listedNot listed
202427 / 33 / 3029 / 35 / 31Not listedNot listed
202328 / 33 / 3029 / 35 / 31Not listedNot listed
202228 / 33 / 3029 / 35 / 3127 / 32 / 29Not listed
202128 / 33 / 3029 / 35 / 3127 / 32 / 2925 / 31 / 27
202027 / 33 / 3029 / 35 / 3127 / 32 / 2925 / 31 / 27

EPA city / highway / combined mpg from the Kia Soul and Kia Soul Eco dynamics records on fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy and EPA), records 41220-41223, 42496-42499, 43928-43930, 45302, 45303, 46807, 46808, 47942, 47943, read November 3, 2026.

The 2.0-liter automatic's combined rating stayed at 30 mpg from 2020 to 2025; its city rating moved between 27 and 28 mpg. Fueleconomy.gov lists the turbo through 2022 and the manual through 2021.

Which Kia Soul is most efficient

Soul Eco dynamics: 31 combined

The Soul Eco dynamics listing is rated 29 city, 35 highway and 31 combined mpg in every model year from 2020 to 2025, the best of any 2020 to 2025 Soul listed on fueleconomy.gov.

2.0L automatic: 30 combined

The 2.0-liter Soul with the automatic (variable gear ratio) transmission is rated 30 combined mpg in every model year from 2020 to 2025.

1.6L turbo: 29 combined

The 2020 to 2022 Soul with the 1.6-liter turbo and 7-speed automated manual is rated 27 city, 32 highway and 29 combined mpg.

6-speed manual: 27 combined

The 2020 and 2021 Soul with the 2.0-liter engine and 6-speed manual is rated 25 city, 31 highway and 27 combined mpg, the lowest of the group.

From the Kia Soul and Kia Soul Eco dynamics records on fueleconomy.gov, read November 3, 2026.

Kia Soul fuel and drive

Regular gasoline

Fueleconomy.gov lists regular gasoline for every 2020 to 2025 Kia Soul listing, including the 1.6-liter turbo.

Front-wheel drive

Fueleconomy.gov lists front-wheel drive for every 2020 to 2025 Kia Soul.

Stop-start

Fueleconomy.gov lists stop-start on the 2021 to 2025 automatic and Eco dynamics listings and the 2021 and 2022 turbo, but not on any 2020 listing (including Eco dynamics) or on the 2021 manual.

Small station wagon class

Fueleconomy.gov lists the Soul in the EPA's Small Station Wagons size class.

From the Kia Soul and Kia Soul Eco dynamics records on fueleconomy.gov, read November 3, 2026.

Keeping your Soul efficient

EPA ratings are estimates for comparing vehicles. Fueleconomy.gov also lists an estimated total range of 429 miles for the 2025 Soul with the 2.0-liter automatic; your own mileage and range will vary with how and where you drive.

Keeping up with oil changes and tire pressure is part of maintaining your Soul. See our Soul oil type and capacity guide, or schedule service online.

Michigan City Kia service hours

DaysHours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
SundayClosed

From Michigan City Kia's website, November 3, 2026. The website lists Sunday as closed. Holiday hours can differ.

Kia Soul MPG questions

What MPG does a Kia Soul get?

Fueleconomy.gov lists the 2025 Kia Soul with the 2.0-liter engine and automatic (variable gear ratio) transmission at 27 city, 33 highway and 30 combined mpg, and the Soul Eco dynamics listing at 29 city, 35 highway and 31 combined mpg. Those ratings are the same as the 2024 Soul.

Which Kia Soul gets the best gas mileage?

The Soul Eco dynamics listing, at an EPA-estimated 31 combined mpg (29 city, 35 highway) for every model year from 2020 to 2025 on fueleconomy.gov.

What MPG did the Soul turbo get?

Fueleconomy.gov lists the 2020 to 2022 Soul with the 1.6-liter turbo engine and 7-speed automated manual (AM-S7) transmission at 27 city, 32 highway and 29 combined mpg.

Is there a 2026 Kia Soul?

Fueleconomy.gov lists no Kia Soul for the 2026 or 2027 model years when we checked on November 3, 2026, so the 2025 Soul is the newest it lists.

Does the Kia Soul take regular gas?

Yes. Fueleconomy.gov lists regular gasoline for every 2020 to 2025 Kia Soul listing, including the turbo.

Is the Kia Soul all-wheel drive?

No. Fueleconomy.gov lists front-wheel drive for every 2020 to 2025 Kia Soul.

Sources

EPA fuel economy ratings, transmissions, fuel type, drive, stop-start and EPA class are from the 2020 to 2025 Kia Soul and Kia Soul Eco dynamics records on fueleconomy.gov, read November 3, 2026, and the model-year lists are from the same site. Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America owner's manual site.

  1. 2025 Kia Soul and Soul Eco dynamics: EPA city, highway and combined mpg, total range, transmission, fuel type, drive, stop-start, EPA class (records 47942, 47943; link opens record 47942), fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 3, 2026
  2. 2020 to 2024 Kia Soul and Soul Eco dynamics, including the 2020 to 2022 1.6L turbo and the 2020 and 2021 6-speed manual: EPA ratings, transmission, fuel type, drive, stop-start (records 41220-41223, 42496-42499, 43928-43930, 45302, 45303, 46807, 46808; link opens record 41223), fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 3, 2026
  3. 2026 Kia model list, no Soul listed (the 2027 list, year=2027, also lists no Soul), fueleconomy.gov (U.S. DOE/EPA), read November 3, 2026
  4. Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data and department hours), Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
  5. Service department hours (department hours data), Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026
  6. Kia service center at Michigan City Kia, Michigan City Kia, November 3, 2026