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2020-2025 Kia Soul MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 27–31 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
2020-2025 Kia Soul at a glance
The 2020-2025 Kia Soul covers 6 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 27–31 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $2,080 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Eco dynamics 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (31 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and electric. EPA changed the ratings in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
2020-2025 Kia Soul by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gas | 30–31 MPG | $2,080–$2,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas | 30–31 MPG | $2,080–$2,190 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 30–31 MPG | $2,080–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 29–31 MPG | $2,080–$2,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 27–31 MPG | $2,080–$2,410 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas, Electric | 27–31 MPG, 114 MPGe | $800–$2,410 | First year |
What the 2025 Eco dynamics 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$173
$2,080 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.47
Per 100 miles
$13.87
Five years
$10,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Kia Soul MPG
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,080.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco dynamics (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,080 |
| Soul | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | $2,190 |
2024 Kia Soul MPG
30–31 MPG · $2,080–$2,190/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,080.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco dynamics (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,080 |
| Soul | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | $2,190 |
2023 Kia Soul MPG
30–31 MPG · $2,080–$2,180/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,080.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco dynamics (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,080 |
| Soul | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,180 |
2022 Kia Soul MPG
29–31 MPG · $2,080–$2,270/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,080.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco dynamics (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,080 |
| Soul 2.0L 4-cyl | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,190 |
| Soul 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,270 |
2021 Kia Soul MPG
27–31 MPG · $2,080–$2,410/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,080.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco dynamics (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,080 |
| Soul 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 33 | 30 | $2,190 |
| Soul 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,270 |
| Soul 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,410 |
2020 Kia Soul MPG
27–31 MPG, 114 MPGe · $800–$2,410/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco dynamics (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,080 |
| Soul 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 30 | $2,200 |
| Soul 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 27 | 32 | 29 | $2,270 |
| Soul 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 25 | 31 | 27 | $2,410 |
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Most efficient) | FWD | 29 | 114 | 243 mi | $800 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Eco dynamics 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,830 in California and $1,820 in Texas, a $1,010 difference.
- California $2,830
- Washington $2,630
- New York $2,080
- Florida $1,970
- Texas $1,820
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Generations
- 2010-2013 (AM)
- 2014-2019 (PS)
- 2020-2025 (SK3)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2020-2025 Kia Soul get?
EPA rates the 2020-2025 Kia Soul at 27–31 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2025 Eco dynamics 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 31 MPG (29 city, 35 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 27–31 MPG; Electric: 114 MPGe.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2025 Kia Soul?
Every model year of the 2020-2025 Kia Soul tops out at 31 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2025 Kia Soul?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
How does the 2020-2025 Kia Soul compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2014-2019 Kia Soul) is rated 26–28 MPG combined and costs $860–$2,530 a year to fuel; the 2020-2025 model is rated 27–31 MPG and costs $800–$2,410 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Kia Soul per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Eco dynamics 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,080 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,080–$2,190 a year. That is a $110 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2025 Kia Soul 100 miles?
About $13.87 per 100 miles for the Eco dynamics 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.87 and $14.60 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2025 Kia Soul more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Eco dynamics 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 29 city and 35 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
Is the 2025 Kia Soul different from the 2024 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,080. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2025 against 2 configurations for 2024. See the 2024 Kia Soul for that year.