Nissan Rogue Sport vs Kia Soul
The Kia Soul is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 114 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Nissan Rogue Sport, a 86 mpg advantage and costs about $1,550 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Kia Soul leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2019–2022
Nissan Rogue Sport
Small Station Wagons · 8 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Nissan Rogue Sport | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 28 mpg | 114 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 27 mpg | 127 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 31 mpg | 101 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,200 | $650 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 317 g/mi | 287 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI | 2.0, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S8), Automatic (AV-S7) | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic (AM-S7), Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular, Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons | Small Station Wagons |
| Years covered | 2019–2022 | 2015–2025 |
| Configurations on record | 8 | 43 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Rogue Sport vs Soul: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Nissan Rogue Sport or the Kia Soul?
The Kia Soul is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 114 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Nissan Rogue Sport, a 86 mpg advantage and costs about $1,550 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 $2,200 for the Nissan Rogue Sport — a difference of roughly $1,550 per year.
What engines do the Rogue Sport and Soul offer?
Nissan Rogue Sport: SIDI. Kia Soul: 2.0, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Nissan Rogue Sport and the Kia Soul as Small Station Wagons, so they compete directly.
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