2018 Kia Soul
The 2018 Kia Soul is a wagon, rated at 28 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 28
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $21,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Kia |
|---|---|
| Model | Soul |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Vehicle class | Wagon |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM7) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 26 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 31 |
| Combined MPG | 28 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 320 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2200 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Soul | 28 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Soul | 27 MPG combined |
| Soul | 27 MPG combined |
| Soul | 27 MPG combined |
| Soul Electric | 108 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 26 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 31% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $18,900
- Total interest
- $3,288
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≈ $1,436/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (1)
- AIR BAGS22V031000 · 2022-01-25
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Sedona, Soul, Soul EV, 2017-2018 Forte, and 2017 Forte Koup vehicles. The Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) cover may contact a memory chip on the printed circuit board and damage the electrical circuit. Circuit damage may result in deactivated air bags that will not deploy in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ACU, and either update the software or replace the unit, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC226.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2018 Kia Soul?
The 2018 Kia Soul is EPA-rated at 28 MPG combined (26 city / 31 highway).
Is the 2018 Kia Soul reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Kia Soul. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2018 Kia Soul?
The 2018 Kia Soul earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Kia Soul?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Kia Soul costs roughly $1,436 per year to fuel, or about $7,179 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2018 Kia Soul?
The 2018 Kia Soul is classified as a wagon. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC