Comparison between:
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 2016 BMW i3 22 kWh
- 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2016 KIA Soul EV

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh	2016 BMW i3 22 kWh	2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE	2016 KIA Soul EV

Trim	38.3 kWh	22 kWh	SE	-
Model year	2020	2016	2016	2016
Market	North America, Europe	North America, Europe	North America, Europe	North America, Europe

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Hatchback	Hatchback	Hatchback	Crossover
Materials	Aluminium High tensile strength steel	Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium	Steel	Steel Aluminium
Exterior colors	Phantom Black Polar White Iron Gray Intense Blue Fiery Red Fluidic Metal Electric Shadow Liquid Sand Typhoon Silver	Ionic Silver Metallic Capparis White Solar Orange Metallic Fluid Black Mineral Gray Platinum Silver	Deep Black Pearl Metallic Urano Gray Metallic Night Blue Metallic Reflex Silver Metallic Limestone Grey Pure White Pacific Blue	Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Shadow Black
Interior colors	Black Gray two-tone Electric Shadow	Carum Spice Gray (Mega and Giga World trims) Cassia (Giga World trim) Dalberghia Brown (Tera World trim)	Black Beige	Grey
Number of doors	5	5	4	4
Number of seats	5	4	5	5
Length	176.0 in 4470 mm	157.4 in 3999 mm	168.1 in 4270 mm	163.0 in 4140 mm
Width	71.7 in 1820 mm	69.9 in 1775 mm	70.8 in 1798 mm	70.9 in 1800 mm
Width with mirrors	-	80.2 in 2037 mm	79.8 in 2027 mm	-
Height	57.1 in 1450 mm	62.1 in 1578 mm	57.1 in 1450 mm	62.7 in 1593 mm
Wheelbase	106.3 in 2700 mm	101.2 in 2570 mm	103.6 in 2631 mm	101.2 in 2570 mm
Front track	61.2 in 1555 mm	61.9 in 1572 mm	60.8 in 1544 mm	62.0 in 1576 mm
Rear track	61.6 in 1564 mm	61.3 in 1557 mm	59.5 in 1511 mm	62.4 in 1585 mm
Front overhang	34.6 in 880 mm	-	-	33.1 in 841 mm
Rear overhang	35.0 in 890 mm	-	-	28.7 in 729 mm
Approach angle	-	-	-	17.3 °
Departure angle	-	-	-	29.2 °
Clearance	5.5 in 140 mm	5.5 in 140 mm	5.0 in 127 mm	6.3 in 160 mm
Front headroom	39.5 in 1004 mm	39.6 in 1006 mm	38.4 in 975 mm	39.6 in 1006 mm
Rear headroom	37.4 in 950 mm	37.2 in 945 mm	38.1 in 968 mm	39.5 in 1003 mm
Front shoulder room	56.1 in 1425 mm	53.6 in 1361 mm	55.9 in 1420 mm	55.5 in 1410 mm
Rear shoulder room	55.0 in 1396 mm	49.2 in 1250 mm	53.9 in 1369 mm	54.7 in 1389 mm
Front hip room	53.8 in 1366 mm	-	-	53.2 in 1351 mm
Rear hip room	52.9 in 1344 mm	-	-	49.3 in 1252 mm
Front legroom	44.7 in 1136 mm	40.5 in 1029 mm	41.2 in 1046 mm	40.9 in 1039 mm
Rear legroom	31.5 in 800 mm	31.9 in 810 mm	35.6 in 904 mm	36.0 in 914 mm
Passenger volume	-	-	2647.6 l 93.50 ft³ 2.65 m³	2749.0 l 97.08 ft³ 2.75 m³
Total volume	-	-	3293.2 l 116.30 ft³ 3.29 m³	3281.0 l 115.87 ft³ 3.28 m³
Trunk volume	357.0 l 12.61 ft³ 0.36 m³	260.0 l 9.18 ft³ 0.26 m³	645.6 l 22.80 ft³ 0.65 m³	532.0 l 18.79 ft³ 0.53 m³
Maximum trunk volume	1417.0 l 50.04 ft³ 1.42 m³	1100.0 l 38.85 ft³ 1.10 m³	1492.3 l 52.70 ft³ 1.49 m³	1402.0 l 49.51 ft³ 1.40 m³
Curb weight	3366.46 lb 1527 kg	2634.52 lb 1195 kg	3390.71 lb 1538 kg	3289.3 lb 1492 kg
Payload	976.65 lb 443 kg	936.96 lb 425 kg	930.35 lb 422 kg	1031.76 lb 468 kg
GVWR	4343.11 lb 1970 kg	3571.49 lb 1620 kg	4321.06 lb 1960 kg	4321.06 lb 1960 kg
Drag coefficient	0.24 Cd	0.29 Cd	0.27 Cd	0.35 Cd
Additional information	Curb weight excludes driver weight.	Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1270 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1695 kg	-	Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only)

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	-	BMW	Volkswagen	-
Model	-	-	EEM 85	-
Electric motor type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motor	Front	Rear	Front	Front
Voltage	-	-	-	360 V
Power	101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps	125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps	85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps	81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps
Maximum power RPM	2850 - 6000 rpm	4800 rpm	3000 - 12000 rpm	8000 rpm
Torque	295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb	250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb	270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb	285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	1000 - 2850 rpm	-	0 - 3000 rpm	2730 rpm
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport	Comfort Eco Pro Eco Pro+	Eco Eco+ Normal	-
Additional information	-	-	Five levels of regenerative braking - D D1 D2 D3 and B Eco mode power and torque - 70 kW / 220 Nm Eco+ mode power and torque - 55 kW / 175 Nm	Input voltage - 240-413 V

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power	101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps	125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps	85 kW 114.0 hp 115.6 ps	81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps
Total system torque	295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb	250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb	270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb	285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	102.5 mph 165.0 km/h	77.7 mph 125.0 km/h	87.0 mph 140.0 km/h	90.1 mph 145.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	-	7.20 s	10.40 s	11.50 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	-	6.90 s	-	11.20 s
Additional information	-	Eco Pro+ mode top speed - 90 km/h	Eco mode top speed - 140 km/h Eco mode acceleration 0-100 km/h - 13.1 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h	-

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

EPA, CMB: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km
WLTP, CMB: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km

NEDC, CMB: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km
EPA, CMB: 80.8 mi / 130.0 km

EPA, CMB: 83.0 mi / 133.6 km

NEDC, CMB: 131.7 mi / 212.0 km
EPA, CMB: 93.2 mi / 150.0 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe

NEDC, CMB: 12.9 kWh/100 km
EPA, CTY: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CTY: 137 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe

EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe

EPA, CTY: 120 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

A+

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	Rack and pinion
Type of power steering	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Turning circle	10.6 m 34.78 ft	9.86 m 32.35 ft	10.9 m 35.76 ft	10.6 m 34.78 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.85	-	-	2.85
Additional information	Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1	-	-	Steering ratio - 15.7:1

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	Automatic single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio	7.412	9.665	3.61	8.206
Additional information	-	-	Gearbox model - EQ 270	-

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspension	Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs)	Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers	MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent
Rear suspension	Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Shock absorbers	Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs)	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers	Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Front disc brake diameter	-	-	11.3 in 287 mm	11.8 in 300 mm
Front disc brake thickness	-	-	1.0 in 25 mm	-
Rear brakes	Discs	Ventilated discs	Discs	Discs
Rear disc brake diameter	-	-	10.7 in 272 mm	11.1 in 282 mm
Rear disc brake thickness	-	-	0.4 in 10 mm	-
Additional information	Front brakes diameter - 280 mm Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm	-	-	-

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx16 ET45

5Jx19
5.5Jx19
5Jx20

6.5Jx16 ET46

6.5Jx16

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/60R16 R

155/70R19 84Q
155/70R19
175/60R19
155/60R20
175/55R20

205/55R16 91H

205/60R16 92H

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Battery capacity	38.3 kWh	22 kWh	24.2 kWh	27 kWh
Manufacturer	LG Chem	Samsung SDI	Panasonic-Sanyo	SK Innovation
Model	LGX E63	-	-	-
Type	NCM622	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Cathode materials	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO₂)	-	-	-
Anode materials	Graphite	-	-	-
Number of cells	176	96	264	192
Cell nominal voltage	3.6 V	-	-	-
Cell cutoff voltage	2.5 V	-	-	-
Number of modules	-	8	27	8
Battery voltage	319.4 V	360 V	323 V	360 V
Energy density	112.4 Wh/kg	-	126 Wh/kg	200 Wh/kg
Weight	791.46 lb 359 kg	449.74 lb 204 kg	701.07 lb 318 kg	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	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Liquid-based coolant circulation	AC refrigerant-based cooling system	Passive cooling	Air convection
Minimum ambient temperature	-	-	-	-35 °C -31 °F
Additional information	Total battery capacity - 40.4 kWh Optional battery heater. Quoted battery density above is without a battery heater. Energy density with battery heater - 111.2 Wh/kg.	The net battery capacity is 18.8 kWh Battery warming system Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L	-	Total capacity - 30.5 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Type 1 CCS1
Type 2 CCS2

Type 2 CCS2

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

AC 6 kW
DC 50 kW
DC 100 kW
AC 7.2 kW
DC 50 kW
DC 100 kW

AC 3.7 kW
AC 7.4 kW
DC 50 kW

AC 1.2 kW
DC 50 kW
AC 2.3 kW
AC 3.6 kW
AC 7.2 kW
DC 40 kW

AC 2.3 kW
AC 6.6 kW
DC 50 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

DC 100 kW, 0:23
DC 50 kW, 0:46
AC 7.2 kW, 5:20

DC 50 kW, 0:22
AC 7.4 kW, 2:59
AC 3.7 kW, 5:57

DC 50 kW, 0:24
DC 40 kW, 0:29
AC 7.2 kW, 3:11
AC 3.6 kW, 6:44-8:00
AC 2.3 kW, 10:32-13:00
AC 1.2 kW, 20:00

DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:33
AC 6.6 kW, 4:38-5:00
AC 2.3 kW, 11:44-13:16

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S)
10.25-inch AVN screen (S)
7-inch LCD console display (S)
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S)
Audio Video Navigation system (O)
Blue Link connectivity services (S)
Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S)
Blue ambient lighting (S)
Black cloth (S)
Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O)
Leather in four color options (O)

Rear cupholders (S)
Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O)
Brake Assist System (S)
Collision Warning System (O)
Cornering Brake Control (S)
Electronic Brake Distribution (S)
Electronic hand brake (S)
Engine Start Button (S)
Front and side airbags (S)
Front radar (O)
Full-length side curtain airbags (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S)
Parking distance sensors (O)
Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S)
Passenger Assist Handles (S)
Rear camera and radar (O)
Service Interval Indicator (S)
Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S)
Theft Deterrent System (S)
12V power outlet (S)
200GB internal HD (O)
AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S)
Bluetooth (S)
BMW Apps (O)
BMW ConnectedDrive (S)
BMW Online with MyInfo (O)
Coming Home Device (S)
Garage Door Opener (S)
Internal HD (S)
Keyless entry (S)
MP3 Player (O)
Multi-funciton touchscreen (O)
Navigation (S)
Remote Audio Controls (S)
Satellite radio (S)
4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S)
Smart Card/Key (S)
12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O)
Telematics (S)
Trip computer (S)
Voice-activating system (O)
Wide Screen Navigation System, with Internal HD and Traffic Info (O)
Climate control (S)
Remote control (S)
Ventilation System (S)
Head Restraints (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Isofix Preparation (S)
Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S)
Door Entry Light (S)
Power Locks (S)
Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S)
Power windows (S)
Remote Trunk/Hatch Release (S)
Sunroof (S)
Tinted glass windows (S)
Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S)
Automatic rear-view mirror (S)
Body-color driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S)
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S)
Memory adjustment (S)
Headlight Control (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED headlights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Cargo Area Cover (S)
Leather (S)
Leather and wool cloth (S)
Sensatec and sustainable cloth (S)

Adjustable cargo floor (S)
e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S)
Integrated rear spoiler (S)
3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S)
Anti-lock Braking System (S)
Anti-Slip Regulation (S)
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S)
Child safety locks on rear doors (S)
City Emergency Braking (S)
Driver alertness detection (S)
Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S)
Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S)
Driver-only knee airbag (S)
Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S)
Electronic Differential Lock (S)
Electronic speed control (S)
Electronic Stability Control (S)
Engine Braking Assist (S)
Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S)
Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S)
Hydraulic Brake Assist (S)
Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S)
Intelligent Crash Response System (S)
Isofix on rear seats (S)
LATCH (S)
Rearview camera (S)
Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S)
Side chest airbags for rear seats (S)
Side curtain airbags for front seats (S)
Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S)
Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S)
Speed assist (S)
Tire pressure monitoring system (S)
XDS (Cross Differential System) (S)
2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S)
8-inch Composition Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S)
Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S)
Color multi-function trip computer (S)
Keyless entry (S)
Keyless start (S)
MIB II infotainment system (S)
MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S)
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S)
8 x speakers (S)
USB port (S)
VW Car-Net connected services (S)
Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S)
Parking heater/ventilation (S)
60/40 folding rear seats (S)
8-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S)
Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S)
Front comfort seats (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Electrically heated windshield (S)
Heated front washer nozzles (S)
Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S)
Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S)
Rear window wiper and washer system (S)
Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S)
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S)
Halogen headlights (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED reading lights (S)
Cloth (S)
Leather gear knob (S)

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 about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

For MY2016 BMW i3 22 kWh is available in three new colours: Fluid Black - Mineral Gray - Platinum Silver replacing the Laurel Gray Metallic - Andesite Silver Metallic - Arravani Gray. All the rest remains the same as the previous model year. The 22 kWh variant of BMW i3 is discontinued in 2017.

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);

2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh

2016 BMW i3 22 kWh

2016 Volkswagen e-Golf SE

2016 KIA Soul EV