Kia Soul vs Chevrolet Bolt EV
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 120 mpg combined versus 114 mpg for the Kia Soul, a 6 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Across 3 measured categories, the Chevrolet Bolt EV leads in 3. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2017–2023
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Small Station Wagons · 7 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Kia Soul | Chevrolet Bolt EV |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 114 mpg | 120 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 127 mpg | 131 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 101 mpg | 110 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $650 | $650 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 287 g/mi | Not available |
| Engines offered | 2.0, SIDI | Not available |
| Transmissions | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd | Automatic (A1), Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2015–2025 | 2017–2023 |
| Configurations on record | 43 | 7 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Soul vs Bolt EV: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Kia Soul or the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 120 mpg combined versus 114 mpg for the Kia Soul, a 6 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Bolt EV runs about $650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $650 for the Kia Soul — a difference of roughly $0 per year.
What engines do the Soul and Bolt EV offer?
Kia Soul: 2.0, SIDI. Chevrolet Bolt EV: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Kia Soul and the Chevrolet Bolt EV as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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