Comparisons · 2021

2021 Kia Soul vs 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport

The 2021 Kia Soul uses less fuel: 8.1 against 8.4 l/100km, about 4% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Kia Soul costs about $266 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2021 Kia Soul has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 10). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2021 Kia Soul leads on 4 of 4 measurable figures. 16 specifications compared.

Kia2021 Kia SoulFull specifications →vsNissan2021 Nissan Rogue SportFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Kia Soul8.1 l/100km
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport8.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Kia Soul192 g/km
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport197.6 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Kia Soul1,572 kg
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport1,585.8 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Kia Soul2
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport10
Owner complaints
2021 Kia Soul233
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport288
NCAP overall rating
2021 Kia Soul4
2021 Nissan Rogue Sport4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Kia Soul2021 Nissan Rogue Sport
CO2192 g/km197.6 g/km
Combined8.1 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Complaints233288
Recall campaigns210
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3ULEV70
Extra-urban7.3 l/100km7.6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears61
Gross weight1,750 kg2,020.8 kg
Kerb weight1,572 kg1,585.8 kg
NCAP overall44
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)Automatic (AV-S8)
Urban8.7 l/100km9.1 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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