Kia Soul vs Honda Fit
The Kia Soul is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 114 mpg combined versus 36 mpg for the Honda Fit, a 78 mpg advantage and costs about $1,050 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Kia Soul leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Kia Soul | Honda Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 114 mpg ✓ | 36 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 127 mpg ✓ | 33 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 101 mpg ✓ | 40 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $650 ✓ | $1,700 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 287 g/mi | 246 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | 2.0, SIDI | SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd | Automatic (AV-S7), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Electricity | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2015–2025 | 2015–2020 |
| Configurations on record | 43 | 18 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Soul vs Fit: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Kia Soul or the Honda Fit?
The Kia Soul is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 114 mpg combined versus 36 mpg for the Honda Fit, a 78 mpg advantage and costs about $1,050 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Kia Soul runs about $650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $1,700 for the Honda Fit — a difference of roughly $1,050 per year.
What engines do the Soul and Fit offer?
Kia Soul: 2.0, SIDI. Honda Fit: SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Kia Soul and the Honda Fit as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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