Kia Soul vs Nissan ARIYA
The Kia Soul is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 114 mpg combined versus 103 mpg for the Nissan ARIYA, a 11 mpg advantage and costs about $100 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Kia Soul leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2023–2026
Nissan ARIYA
Small Station Wagons · 25 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Kia Soul | Nissan ARIYA |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 114 mpg ✓ | 103 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 127 mpg ✓ | 111 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 101 mpg ✓ | 95 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $650 ✓ | $750 |
| 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) |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Electricity | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2015–2025 | 2023–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 43 | 25 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Soul vs ARIYA: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Kia Soul or the Nissan ARIYA?
The Kia Soul is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 114 mpg combined versus 103 mpg for the Nissan ARIYA, a 11 mpg advantage and costs about $100 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 $750 for the Nissan ARIYA — a difference of roughly $100 per year.
What engines do the Soul and ARIYA offer?
Kia Soul: 2.0, SIDI. Nissan ARIYA: no engine data on record.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Kia Soul and the Nissan ARIYA as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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