DecodedCars2025 Kia Soul
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Body styles
- 5dr Hatch, EV Limited 5dr Hatch, EV Premium 5dr Hatch
- Engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 31 combined · 29 city / 35 hwy
- Length
- 165.4 in
- Curb weight
- 2,844–3,715 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 31 MPG combined — 15% better than the average 2025 small station wagon (26.9 MPG).
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2025 Kia Soul is a small station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 165 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,844 lb (5dr Hatch).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (29 city / 35 highway), 15% better than the 2025 small station wagon average of 26.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,150 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.
What changed for 2025
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2024 Soul — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 Soul →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: Gwangju, South Korea
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 2 2025 Soul configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5dr Hatch | 165.4 in | 70.9 in | 63.8 in | 102.4 in | 61 / 61 in | 2,844 lb | 61/39 |
| EV Limited 5dr Hatch | 165.4 in | 70.9 in | 63.8 in | 102.4 in | 61 / 61 in | 3,715 lb | |
| EV Premium 5dr Hatch | 165.4 in | 70.9 in | 63.8 in | 102.4 in | 61 / 61 in | 3,466 lb |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Eco dynamics | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 35 / 31 | +15% | $2,150 | 287 |
| Soul | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 / 33 / 30 | +12% | $2,250 | 302 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Soul SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 4★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 14.7% |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia Soul.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2025 Kia Soul is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2025 Kia Soul buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Exterior Lighting — 4 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
- Service Brakes — 2 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
- Vehicle Speed Control — 1 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Kia Soul. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Soul years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Soul | 31 | 165.4 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 30 |
| 2023 Soul | 31 | 165.4 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 54 |
| 2022 Soul | 31 | 165.4 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 95 |
| 2021 Soul | 31 | 165.4 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 239 |
| 2020 Soul | 31 | 165.4 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 388 |
| 2019 Soul | 28 | 163 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 141 |
| 2018 Soul | 28 | 163 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 223 |
| 2017 Soul | 28 | 163 in | ★★★★★ | 3 | 290 |
| 2016 Soul | 27 | 163 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 824 |
| 2015 Soul | 26 | 163 in | ★★★★★ | 7 | 907 |
| 2014 Soul | 26 | 163 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 878 |
| 2013 Soul | 28 | 161.8 in | Not rated | 3 | 631 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Kia. How we calculate this →