2025 Kia Soul MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2025 Kia Soul gets an EPA-estimated 27/33 MPG (city/highway) and 30 MPG combined, with an estimated $2,050/year fuel cost and 302 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 2 L 4-cyl.
The 2025 Kia Soul with the 2-liter 4-cylinder regular gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 27 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway, for a combined 30 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 2 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Small Station Wagons |
| MPG — city | 27 |
| MPG — highway | 33 |
| MPG — combined | 30 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $2,050 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 302 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 6/10 |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 30 MPG, the 2025 Kia Soul sits in the good range for fuel economy. That is about average for its class (Small Station Wagons, 27 MPG average).
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $2,050 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2025 Kia Soul. Over five years that is roughly $10,250 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2025 Kia Soul emits approximately 302 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe, earning an EPA greenhouse-gas score of 6 out of 10. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.