2021 Kia Soul Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2021 Kia Soul (27–31 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Small Station Wagons
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.0 L; 4-cyl, 1.6 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
27–31 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,150–$2,500
Configurations
4

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2021 Kia Soul. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 1.6 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive273229$2,300309 g/mi
4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive25–2931–3527–31$2,150–$2,500287–332 g/mi

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2021 Kia Soul (4 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
SoulFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S7)41.6Regular Gasoline273229$2,300
SoulFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)42.0Regular Gasoline283330$2,250
SoulFront-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd42.0Regular Gasoline253127$2,500
Soul Eco dynamicsFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)42.0Regular Gasoline293531$2,150

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2021 Kia Soul?

According to EPA data, the 2021 Kia Soul is rated at 27–31 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2021 Kia Soul have?

The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.

What fuel type does the 2021 Kia Soul use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2021 Kia Soul?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,150 to $2,500.