Comparison between:
- 2021 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
- 2025 KIA Niro EV Wind
- 2021 KIA Niro EV EX
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2025 KIA Niro EV Wind | 2021 KIA Niro EV EX | |
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| Model alias | e-Soul Soul Electric Soul EV Explore Soul EV Premium | - | e-Niro eNiro |
| Trim | 64 kWh | Wind | EX |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2025 (MY25) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | Europe | North America | North America |
| Price | - | USD 39,600 (USA, Jul 2025) | USD 39,090 (USA, Apr 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black | Steel Gray Interstellar Gray Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Cityscape Green Mineral Blue | Platinum Graphite Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Silky Silver |
| Interior colors | - | Charcoal | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 165.2 in 4195 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 171.5 in 4356 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 71.9 in 1826 mm | 71.1 in 1806 mm |
| Height | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.2 in 895 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 31.7 in 805 mm | - |
| Approach angle | - | 15.7 ° | - |
| Departure angle | - | 26.8 ° | - |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.0 in 1423 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 53.7 in 1364 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 52.7 in 1339 mm | 48.3 in 1227 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in 1044 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | 36.9 in 937 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2765.0 l 97.65 ft3 2.77 m3 | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 |
| Total volume | - | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 | 1803.0 l 63.67 ft3 1.80 m3 | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3873.52 lb 1757 kg | 3802.97 lb 1725 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg |
| Payload | - | 981.06 lb 445 kg | 1062.63 lb 482 kg |
| GVWR | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 661.39 lb 300 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 356 V | 358 V | 356 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 6000 - 9000 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3600 rpm | 0 - 6000 rpm | 0 - 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | Smart regenerative braking operated via paddle shifters. Four regen braking levels (0 to 3). | - | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
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 | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 7.80 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.10 s | 7.50 s |
| Additional information | - | 30 - 70 kph - 2.9 s 60 - 100 kph - 3.8 s 80 - 120 kph - 5.0 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km | EPA, CMB: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km | EPA, CMB: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe |
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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | 2.66 | 2.57 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 12.8:1 | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 10.65 | 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) | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link |
| Additional information | - | 100 - 0 km/h - 135 ft / 38.1 m | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.0 in 305 mm | 16.0 in 406 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | 15.0 in 381 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | Integrated Electric Booster (IEB) | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 94W | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 64 kWh | - | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 67 kWh | - | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 64.8 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180 Ah | 180.9 Ah | 180 Ah |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | SK Innovation | SK Innovation |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | - |
| Number of cells | - | - | 294 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - | - |
| Number of modules | - | - | 3 |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 358 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | 250 Wh/kg | 146.3 Wh/kg | 141.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | 976.65 lb 443 kg | 1030 lb 467.2 kg |
| Volume | - | 289.0 l 10.21 ft3 0.29 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | - | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.2 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 85 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC 7.2 kW, 8:54-10:28 | DC 350 kW, 0:43 DC 85 kW, 0:43 DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 7 kW, 9:05 | DC 100 kW, 0:29-0:42 DC 50 kW, 1:02 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | - | Crossbars (O) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with camera and sensor (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 (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert (S) LATCH (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 8-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio (S) AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Digital clock (S) Outside temperature display (S) 4 x speakers and 2 tweeters (S) Supervision meter cluster with 7-inch display with Tachometer (S) Trip computer (S) USB audio input ports (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) UVO eco Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Climate and charging scheduling system (S) Driver's only air conditioning (S) Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor (S) Rear air conditioning vent (S) Remote Start with cabin preheating or cooling functionality (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 4-way manual passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic windshield glass with shade band (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Cargo cover (O) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Plastic scuff plates (S) Power door locks with two-turn entry system (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power rear windows (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) Solar control front windows (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Heated and body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with driver's ticket holder (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) Cargo light (S) Center console mood lamp (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Overhead console lamp (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Cloth and artificial leather seat trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine / ExecutiveLine | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. | - |
| 2021 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2025 KIA Niro EV Wind | 2021 KIA Niro EV EX |