Comparison between:
- 2022 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh | 2018 Nissan Leaf SV | |
| Series | - | ZE1 |
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| Model alias | e-Soul 39 kWh Soul Electric 39 kWh Soul EV Urban | - |
| Trim | 39 kWh | SV |
| Model year | 2022 (MY22) | 2018 (MY18) |
| Market | Europe | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Inferno Red Snow White Neptune Blue Fusion Black Mars Orange | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black |
| Interior colors | - | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 165.2 in 4195 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Height | 63.2 in 1605 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 153 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in 1044 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3328.98 lb 1510 kg | 3467.87 lb 1573 kg |
| Payload | - | 985.47 lb 447 kg |
| GVWR | 4464.36 lb 2025 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Nissan |
| Model | - | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 327 V | 360 V |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2600 - 8000 rpm | 3283 - 9795 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 240 rpm | 3283 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Normal B-mode |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 97.6 mph 157.0 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.90 s | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 171.5 mi / 276.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA, CMB: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP, CMB: 167.8 mi / 270.0 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 | NEDC, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.4 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 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 | 8.1938 |
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 Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.0 in 305 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | - |
| Additional information | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 | 215/50R17 90V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 39.2 kWh | 38 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 40 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 120 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | AESC |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | 192 |
| Battery cell format | - | Pouch |
| 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 | - | 24 |
| Battery voltage | 327 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 250 Wh/kg | 224 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 698.87 lb 317 kg | 668 lb 303 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump | Air convection Battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | - | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery |
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 Type 4 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.2 kW AC 11 kW DC 100 kW DC 50 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 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 50 kW, 0:24-0:26 DC 100 kW, 0:24-0:26 AC 7.2 kW, 5:34-6:24 | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:36 AC 7.4 kW, 6:04-6:40 AC 2.3 kW, 17:24-26:00 |
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) | Cargo area cover (O) e-Pedal (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) AEB with pedestrian detection (O) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (S) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electric (E-PKB) parking brake (O) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (O) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) ProPILOT Assist (O) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (O) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 7-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (O) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (O) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system - (heat pump) (O) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's seat (with 2-way lumbar) (O) Front heated seats (O) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (O) Leather-wrapped (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (O) Heated outside mirrors (O) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) High beam assist (HBA) (O) LED daytime running lights (O) LED headlights (O) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio suede PET material (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine | - |
| 2022 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh | 2018 Nissan Leaf SV |