Comparison between:
- 2021 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
- 2020 Renault Zoe R135
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 | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | |
| Series | - | ZE50 |
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| Model alias | e-Soul Soul Electric Soul EV Explore Soul EV Premium | - |
| Trim | 64 kWh | R135 |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | Europe | 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 | - |
| Exterior colors | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black | Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White |
| Interior colors | - | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 3 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 165.2 in 4195 mm | 160.9 in 4087 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.4 in 1787 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 76.6 in 1945 mm |
| Height | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 101.9 in 2588 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 59.3 in 1506 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 58.6 in 1489 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.0 in 838 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 26.0 in 661 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 32.5 in 826 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 52.0 in 1320 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 54.5 in 1384 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in 1044 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2765.0 l 97.65 ft3 2.77 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3873.52 lb 1757 kg | 3476.69 lb 1577 kg |
| Payload | - | 906.1 lb 411 kg |
| GVWR | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg | 4382.79 lb 1988 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | SCx - 0.75 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Renault |
| Model | - | R135 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 356 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 4200 - 11163 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3600 rpm | 1500 - 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Normal B-mode D-mode |
| 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 | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 9.50 s |
| Additional information | - | 0 - 50 km/h - 3.6 s 80 - 120 km/h - 7.1 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 | WLTP, CMB: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km Real range, CMB: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km Real range, CMB: 233.0 mi / 375.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 17.7 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.56 m 34.65 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | 2.73 |
| 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 | Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion 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 | 11.0 in 280 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | 10.2 in 260 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 6Jx15 ET40 6.5Jx16 ET44 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 | 185/65R15 92T 195/55R16 91T 205/45R17 88V 215/45R17 91V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 64 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 67 kWh | 54.66 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | Renault and LG Chem |
| Model | - | Z.E. 50 (LGX E78) |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM712 |
| 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 | - | 12 |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | 250 Wh/kg | 168 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | 718.71 lb 326 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump | Air convection Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Additional information | - | Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg |
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 7.2 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 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 | AC 7.2 kW, 8:54-10:28 | DC 50 kW, 1:10 AC 22 kW, 2:40 AC 11 kW, 4:30 AC 7.4 kW, 7:02 AC 3.7 kW, 19:00 AC 2.3 kW, 32:00 |
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) | E-shifter (electronic gear lever) (S) Auto-Hold assistance (S) Automatic dimming of high beams (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Automatic parking brake (S) Blind spot warning (S) Front, rear and sides parking radar (S) Hands-free parking (S) Lane departure warning (S) Lane keeping assist (S) Overspeed prevention (S) Rearview camera (S) Recognition of traffic signals (S) 10-inch driver's display (S) 9.3-inch display with EASY LINK navigation (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) Wireless induction charger for a smartphone (S) Acoustic windshield (S) LED DLRs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlamps (S) LED interior lights (S) LED taillights (S) LED turn signals (S) 100% recycled fabric (carded yarn and PET) (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine / ExecutiveLine | - |
| 2021 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 |