The fuel tank capacity in your 2013 Kia Soul is 12.7 gallons, which can be found in your owner's manual or online.
Knowing your gas tank size will ensure you’re putting the right amount of fuel in your car and help you budget accordingly. If you don’t know the gas tank size of your 2013 Kia Soul and you’ve lost your owner’s manual, then you’ve come to the right place.
How big is the gas tank on a 2013 Kia Soul?
The 2013 Kia Soul comes with a 12.7-gallon gas tank which is smaller than those models manufactured in later years. Here are Kia Soul gas tank sizes by the model year:
With an industry-standard gas tank size of 14 gallons for subcompact SUVs, the 2013 Kia Soul gas tank size is well below others in its vehicle class.
How to check your 2013 Kia Soul’s gas tank size
If you want to find out how many gallons of gasoline your 2013 Kia Soul can handle for yourself, there are several ways you can find your gas tank size at home.
Grab a measuring tape and calculator then you’ll be ready to get your gas tank capacity. Just measure the width, length, and height of the tank, multiply your measurements together then divide the results by 231 (the number of cubic inches in a gallon) and you’ve found your gas tank size!
Check your owner’s manual
If math isn’t your forte or you’re looking to bypass do-it-yourself calculations altogether, your gas tank size will be listed in your Kia owner’s manual.
Drive till empty, then fill it up
Have you lost your owner’s manual and don’t have access to a measuring tape? You can drive until the fuel gauge hits “E” on your dashboard to find out your 2013 Kia Soul’s gas tank size. But make sure you don’t drive for too long on empty or you’ll be at risk of running out of fuel entirely and getting stranded.
How to save on fuel costs in a Kia Soul
After drivers reported decreased fuel economy the 2013 Kia Soul was decreased to 23 mpg city and 28 mpg highway, resulting in a 25 mpg combine rating. While this may have been satisfactory in 2013, decreased fuel efficiency means shelling out more cash at the pump.
If you’re looking to save money and gas, we’ve got a few tips below:
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