Comparison between:
- 2027 Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI 166 kW
- 2016 KIA Soul EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2027 Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI 166 kW | 2016 KIA Soul EV | |
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| Trim | 166 kW | - |
| Model year | 2027 (MY27) | 2016 (MY16) |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 39,000 (DE, May 2026) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Tornado Red Candy White Oyster Silver Celestial Blue Magnetic Grey Grenadilla Black | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Shadow Black |
| Interior colors | Black with Red | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 161.3 in 4096 mm | 163.0 in 4140 mm |
| Width | 71.5 in 1816 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Height | 59.6 in 1513 mm | 62.7 in 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.3 in 2599 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | - | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear track | - | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Front overhang | 30.7 in 780 mm | 33.1 in 841 mm |
| Rear overhang | 28.2 in 717 mm | 28.7 in 729 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 17.3 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 29.2 ° |
| Clearance | - | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in 951 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 49.3 in 1252 mm |
| Front legroom | 22.2 in 564 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Rear legroom | 24.3 in 616 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 | 441.0 l 15.57 ft3 0.44 m3 | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1240.0 l 43.79 ft3 1.24 m3 | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3395.12 lb 1540 kg | 3289.3 lb 1492 kg |
| Payload | - | 1031.76 lb 468 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 2645.55 lb 1200 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.35 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only) |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Components | - |
| Model | APP290 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 360 V |
| Power | 166 kW 222.6 hp 225.7 ps | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 15000 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 2730 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport Individual GTI | - |
| Additional information | Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter | Input voltage - 240-413 V |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | - | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 108.7 mph 175.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.80 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, CMB: 263.5 mi / 424.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 131.7 mi / 212.0 km EPA, CMB: 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: 14.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 120 MPGe EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, HWY: 92 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 |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.85 |
| Additional information | - | 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 |
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) DCC Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) DCC Shock absorbers | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Additional information | Sporty spring damper tuning | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | - | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear brakes | - | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.1 in 282 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 | 6.5Jx16 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 205/60R16 92H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 52 kWh | 27 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 55 kWh | 30.5 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 75 Ah |
| Manufacturer | - | SK Innovation |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM622 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 192 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | 8 |
| Battery voltage | - | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 200 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 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 |
| Thermal Management | - | Air convection Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Additional information | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - |
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 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 105 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 6.6 kW DC 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 105 kW, 0:24 | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:33 AC 6.6 kW, 4:38-5:00 AC 2.3 kW, 11:44-13:16 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 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 | MEB+ platform | 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); |
| 2027 Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI 166 kW | 2016 KIA Soul EV |