Kia Soul vs Honda HR-V
The Kia Soul is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 114 mpg combined versus 31 mpg for the Honda HR-V, a 83 mpg advantage and costs about $1,350 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Kia Soul leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2016–2027
Honda HR-V
Small Station Wagons · 41 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Kia Soul | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 114 mpg ✓ | 31 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 127 mpg ✓ | 28 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 101 mpg ✓ | 34 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $650 ✓ | $2,000 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 287 g/mi ✓ | 289 g/mi |
| Engines offered | 2.0, SIDI | 2.0, 1.8 |
| Transmissions | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AV-S7), Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Electricity | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2015–2025 | 2016–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 43 | 41 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Soul vs HR-V: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Kia Soul or the Honda HR-V?
The Kia Soul is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 114 mpg combined versus 31 mpg for the Honda HR-V, a 83 mpg advantage and costs about $1,350 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 $2,000 for the Honda HR-V — a difference of roughly $1,350 per year.
What engines do the Soul and HR-V offer?
Kia Soul: 2.0, SIDI. Honda HR-V: 2.0, 1.8.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Kia Soul and the Honda HR-V as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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