Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh
- 2016 KIA Soul EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh | 2016 KIA Soul EV | |
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| Model alias | e-Soul 39 kWh Soul Electric 39 kWh Soul EV Urban | - |
| Trim | 39 kWh | - |
| Model year | 2023 | 2016 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Inferno Red Snow White Neptune Blue Fusion Black Mars Orange | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Shadow Black |
| Interior colors | - | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 165.2 in 4195 mm | 163.0 in 4140 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Height | 63.2 in 1605 mm | 62.7 in 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 153 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 49.3 in 1252 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in 1044 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3328.98 lb 1510 kg | 3289.3 lb 1492 kg |
| Payload | - | 1031.76 lb 468 kg |
| GVWR | 4464.36 lb 2025 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.35 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Overhand front/rear - 841 mm (33.1 in.) / 729 mm (28.7 in. ) Approach / departure angle - 17.3 / 29.2 (degrees) Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only) |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 327 V | 360 V |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2600 - 8000 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 240 rpm | 2730 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | - | Input voltage - 240-413 V |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 97.6 mph 157.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.90 s | 11.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 11.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 171.5 mi / 276.0 km | NEDC: 131.7 mi / 212.0 km EPA: 93.2 mi / 150.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.6 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CTY: 120 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+++ | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | 2.85 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 12.8:1 | Steering ratio - 15.7:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent |
| Rear suspension | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes diameter - 12 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.8 in | Front brakes diameter - 11.8 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.1 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 6.5Jx16 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 | 205/60R16 92H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | SK Innovation |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 39.2 kWh | 30.5 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 192 |
| Number of modules | - | 8 |
| Voltage | 327 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 250 Wh/kg | 200 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 698.87 lb 317 kg | 604.95 lb 274.4 kg |
| Volume | - | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Additional information | Battery Ah - 120 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) is optional | Usable capacity - 27 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 7.2 kW AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Trickle charging at home, 1.44 kW ICCB (In-Cable Control Box), 2.3 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging 50 kW, 0:24-0:26 DC charging 100 kW, 0:24-0:26 AC charging 7.2 kW, 5:34-6:24 | DC fast charging, 0:29-0:33 Normal AC charging, 4:38-5:00 ICCB (In-Cable Control Box), 11:44-13:16 Trickle charging at home, 21:11-24:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Blue finish on C-pillar (S) Antilock Brake System (ABS) (S) Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Child lock on rear doors (S) Driver's side knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat mounted side airbags (S) eCall (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front seatbelt pretensioners (S) Front seatbelt reminder and buckle sensor (S) Full length side curtain airbags (S) Height adjustable front seatbelt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear childsafety door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S) Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go (S&G) (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12V power outlet (front) (S) 7" OLED Colour Display Cluster (S) 8" audio display with reversing camera (S) AM/FM/MP3 audio system and DAB+ radio (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) 2 x front USB ports (1 charging, 1 input) (S) Ready for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Smart key with start/stop button (S) 6 x speakers (S) Climate control (S) Manual Driver Seat Adjustment (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Automatic Window Defogger (S) Bodycolor outside door handles (S) Front variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front windows with onetouch auto up/down and safety (S) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power front/rear windows (S) Privacy glass on rear (S) Power adjustable heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S) Automatic Headlight Control (S) Dual Full LED Headlamps (S) Front LED Fog Lamps (S) Front overhead console room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (S) LED Rear Combination Lights (S) Light sensor (S) Cloth (S) | Body color bumpers with color accents (S) Cargo screen (S) Dual front cup holders (S) FlexSteer (S) Luggage net (S) One luggage 12V power outlet (S) Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat mounted side airbags (S) Electric Power Steering (EPS) (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Front and rear 3 point seat belts (S) Front seat belt pretensioners (S) Front seat belt reminder (S) Full length side curtain airbags (S) Height adjustable front seat belt anchors (S) Hill start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Park assist system with front and rear sensors (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear child safety door locks (S) Rollover sensor (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 3.5-inch OLED supervision cluster (S) 8-inch display with AVN 4.0 navigation (S) AM/FM radio/SIRIUS Satellite Radio (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual 12V power outlets (front) (S) One luggage 12V power outlet (S) Outside temperature display (S) Rear camera display (S) SIRIUS Satellite Radio (S) Smart key with button start lock system (S) 6 x speakers (S) USB/auxiliary input jacks (S) UVO EV Services (5 Year Subscription) (S) Driver only HVAC function (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (S) Rear seat heater ducts (under front seats) (S) 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat (S) 60/40 split folding rear seat with adjustable rear headrests (S) Heated front seats (2-levels) (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Heated rear outboard seats (2-levels) (S) Passenger seat side tray (S) Rear -seat adjustable headrests (S) Ventilated front seats (3-levels) (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob (S) Steering-wheel-mounted audio control buttons (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) Aero windshield wipers (S) Front door speaker lights (O) Panoramic sunroof (O) Power windows with driver's one touch auto down (S) Privacy glass (S) Solar glass: front windows/windshield (S) Day/night interior rear view mirror (S) Electrochromatic rear view mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Outside mirrors with turn signal indicators (S) Power folding outside mirrors (S) Power outside mirrors (S) Ambient LED interior lights (O) Cargo area illumination (S) Dome light (S) Illuminated dual visors vanity mirrors with sliding rod (S) Illuminated glove box (S) Illuminated start button (S) Illuminated, sliding charge port door (S) LED accent lights (above headlamps) (S) LED rear combination lamps (S) Projection fog lights (S) Projection headlamps with auto light control, anti fog and escort function (S) Bio based interior materials (S) Cloth seat trim (S) Leather seat trim (S) Leatherette center door trim (S) Leatherette cluster housing (S) Soft touch dash (S) Soft touch front upper door panels (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine | What's new for 2016 Kia Soul EV: A third trim appears; Nozzle locking function for the onboard charger; Illuminated AUX/USB port; Shadow Black and Bright Silver colors; Sun & Fun Package for the + trim (panoramic sunroof / LED interior lighting / Speaker Lights); |
| 2023 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh | 2016 KIA Soul EV |