Comparison between:
- 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric Premium 64 kWh
- 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric Premium 64 kWh | 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | |
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| Model alias | KONA EV Premium 64 kWh | e-Soul Soul Electric Soul EV Explore Soul EV Premium e-Soul Inspiration |
| Trim | Premium 64 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Model year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Market | United Kingdom | Europe |
| Price | GBP 38,225 (UK, Mar 2021) | EUR 46,950 (Germany, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Crossover |
| Materials | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Galactic Grey Dark Knight Pulse Red Phantom Black Drive in Jeju Atlas White Cyber Grey Ignite Flame Surfy Blue Misty Jungle | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black |
| Interior colors | Black | - |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 165.6 in 4205 mm | 166.1 in 4220 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.5 in 2070 mm | - |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 63.2 in 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 6.2 in 158 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1005 mm | 39.9 in 1013 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.2 in 1326 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.1 in 1044 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.4 in 848 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 | 2765.0 l 97.65 ft3 2.77 m3 |
| Total volume | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3714.79 lb 1685 kg | 3873.52 lb 1757 kg |
| Payload | 1069.24 lb 485 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.35 Cd |
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 | - | 356 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3600 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 7.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 300.7 mi / 484.0 km | WLTP: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+++ | 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 | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 12.8:1 |
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 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
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 |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94V | 215/55R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | SK Innovation |
| Model | NCM 622 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Number of cells | 294 | - |
| Number of modules | 5 | - |
| Voltage | 356 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | - | 250 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 1007.51 lb 457 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Additional information | Battery heater Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic | Battery Ah - 180 Ah Actual battery capacity is 67 kWh - 64 kWh is the usable capacity. Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) is optional |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 10.5 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | AC charging, 7.2 kW AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 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, 10.5 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 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 100 kW, 0:39-0:47 DC charging 50 kW, 1:04-1:17 | AC charging 7.2 kW, 8:54-10:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Front cup holders (S) Roof rails (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) (S) Cruise control - smart adaptive speed control with stop/go (S) Drive mode selector (S) eCall (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cycle Detection (S) Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front, front side and curtain airbags (S) Highway Drive Assist (HDA) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobiliser (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (S) Keyless entry with engine start/stop button (S) Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear cross traffic alert (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCA) (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tyre Pressure Display (S) 10.25-inch Driver's Supervision Instrument Cluster with TFT Display (S) 10.25-inch Widescreen Navigation with Bluelink & Mapcare (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Driver's supervision instrument cluster with 7-inch TFT display (S) Front USB and AUX connections (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) 8 x speakers and 1 subwoofer KRELL Premium Audio (S) USB charger on center console (S) Wireless Phone Charging Pad (S) Climate Control (S) Adjustable head restraints (S) Driver's Seat Manual Adjustments (S) Driver's seat manual height adjustment (S) Front passenger's seat manual adjustments (S) Heated front seats (S) Power lumbar support for driver's seat (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Height and reach adjustble steering column (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio controls (S) Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Climate Control with Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen (S) One-touch power front windows with anti-trap mechanism (S) Power front and rear windows (S) Privacy Glass - Rear Side and Tailgate (S) Solar Glass with Windscreen Shade Band (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power-adjusting and power-folding heated side mirrors (S) Ambient lighting (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Front and center interior lights (S) Full LED headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED positioning lights (S) LED taillights (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Cloth (S) | Roof rails (S) SUV Pack (O) Anti lock 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 seat belt pretensioners (S) Front seat belt reminder and buckle sensor (S) Full length side curtain airbags (S) Height adjustable front seat belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (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 child safety door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S) Rear parking system (S) Rear view 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) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with reversing camera system (S) 12V power outlet (front) (S) 7" OLED Colour Display Cluster (S) AM/FM/MP3 audio system and DAB+ radio (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) 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) Driver's Seat Power Lumbar Support (S) Power Driver Seat Adjustment (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Aero Blade Wipers (S) Automatic Window Defogger (S) Bodycolor outside door handles (S) Front windows with onetouch auto up/down and safety (S) Heated front seats (S) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power front/rear windows (S) Privacy glass on rear (S) Rain Sensing Front Wipers (S) Satin Chrome Interior Door Handles (S) Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (S) Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror (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) Leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine / ExecutiveLine |
| 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric Premium 64 kWh | 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh |