Comparison between:
- 2017 Nissan Leaf S
- 2016 KIA Soul EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2017 Nissan Leaf S | 2016 KIA Soul EV | |
| Series | ZE0 | - |
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| Trim | S | - |
| Model year | 2017 | 2016 |
| Market | - | North America, Europe |
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 | Forged Bronze Coulis Red Deep Blue Pearl Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Glacier White Pearl White | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Shadow Black |
| Interior colors | Black | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 163.0 in 4140 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 62.7 in 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 49.3 in 1252 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3322.37 lb 1507 kg | 3289.3 lb 1492 kg |
| Payload | 1108.93 lb 503 kg | 1031.76 lb 468 kg |
| GVWR | 4431.29 lb 2010 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.35 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Overhand front/rear - 841 mm (33.1 in.) / 729 mm (28.7 in. ) Approach / departure angle - 17.3 / 29.2 (degrees) 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 | Nissan | - |
| Model | EM57 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | 360 V |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 2730 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | - |
| Additional information | - | Input voltage - 240-413 V |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 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 | EPA: 107.0 mi / 172.2 km | NEDC: 131.7 mi / 212.0 km EPA: 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 | EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CTY: 120 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 | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 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 | 8.1938 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | Front brakes diameter - 11.8 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.1 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 6.5Jx16 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 205/60R16 92H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | SK Innovation |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 30 kWh | 30.5 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 192 |
| Number of modules | 48 | 8 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | 200 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 648.16 lb 294 kg | 604.95 lb 274.4 kg |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | Air convection |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | Usable capacity - 27 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW Fast charging station, 50 kW | Trickle charging at home, 1.44 kW ICCB (In-Cable Control Box), 2.3 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1, 3.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36 Portable cable, 4:33-5:00 Portable cable, 7:00-10:00 EVSE cable, 13:03-26:00 | DC fast charging, 0:29-0:33 Normal AC charging, 4:38-5:00 ICCB (In-Cable Control Box), 11:44-13:16 Trickle charging at home, 21:11-24:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) 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) 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) 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) 5-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) NissanConnect with Mobile Apps (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 4 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front heated seats (S) 3-spoke (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) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Cloth (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
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | 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); |
| 2017 Nissan Leaf S | 2016 KIA Soul EV |