Comparison between:
- 2018 KIA Soul EV
- 2020 KIA e-Niro 4
- 2021 KIA e-Niro 4+

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

	2018 KIA Soul EV	2020 KIA e-Niro 4	2021 KIA e-Niro 4+

Model alias	-	Niro EV eNiro Niro Electric	-
Trim	-	4	4+
Model year	2018	2020	2021
Market	North America, Europe	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Price	-	GBP 37,995 (UK, Dec 2019)	-

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

Body style	Crossover	Crossover	Crossover
Materials	Steel Aluminium	Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium	Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium
Exterior colors	Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Cloud White Shadow Black	Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue Runway Red Metallic	Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue
Interior colors	Grey	Black Grey	Black Grey
Number of doors	4	5	5
Number of seats	5	5	5
Length	163.0 in 4140 mm	172.2 in 4375 mm	172.2 in 4375 mm
Width	70.9 in 1800 mm	71.1 in 1805 mm	71.1 in 1805 mm
Height	62.7 in 1593 mm	61.4 in 1560 mm	61.4 in 1560 mm
Wheelbase	101.2 in 2570 mm	106.3 in 2700 mm	106.3 in 2700 mm
Front track	62.0 in 1576 mm	62.0 in 1576 mm	62.0 in 1576 mm
Rear track	62.4 in 1585 mm	62.4 in 1585 mm	62.4 in 1585 mm
Clearance	6.3 in 160 mm	6.1 in 155 mm	6.1 in 155 mm
Front headroom	39.6 in 1006 mm	40.1 in 1018 mm	40.1 in 1018 mm
Rear headroom	39.5 in 1003 mm	37.7 in 957 mm	37.7 in 957 mm
Front shoulder room	55.5 in 1410 mm	56.0 in 1423 mm	56.0 in 1423 mm
Rear shoulder room	54.7 in 1389 mm	55.1 in 1400 mm	55.1 in 1400 mm
Front hip room	53.2 in 1351 mm	53.7 in 1364 mm	53.7 in 1364 mm
Rear hip room	49.3 in 1252 mm	48.3 in 1227 mm	48.3 in 1227 mm
Front legroom	40.9 in 1039 mm	41.7 in 1059 mm	41.7 in 1059 mm
Rear legroom	36.0 in 914 mm	36.0 in 914 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	532.0 l 18.79 ft³ 0.53 m³	451.0 l 15.93 ft³ 0.45 m³	451.0 l 15.93 ft³ 0.45 m³
Maximum trunk volume	1402.0 l 49.51 ft³ 1.40 m³	1405.0 l 49.62 ft³ 1.41 m³	1405.0 l 49.62 ft³ 1.41 m³
Curb weight	3320.16 lb 1506 kg	3994.78 lb 1812 kg	3948.48 lb 1791 kg
Payload	1005.31 lb 456 kg	921.53 lb 418 kg	-
GVWR	4321.06 lb 1960 kg	4916.31 lb 2230 kg	4916.31 lb 2230 kg
Drag coefficient	0.35 Cd	0.29 Cd	0.29 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)	Height with roof rails - 1570 mm	Height with roof rails - 1570 mm

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Electric motor type	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motor	Front	Front	Front
Voltage	360 V	356 V	356 V
Power	81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps
Maximum power RPM	8000 rpm	3800 - 8000 rpm	3800 - 8000 rpm
Torque	285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb	395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb	395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	2730 rpm	-	-
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	-	Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport	Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport
Additional information	Input voltage - 240-413 V	Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3.	Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3.

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	90.1 mph 145.0 km/h	103.8 mph 167.0 km/h	103.8 mph 167.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	11.50 s	7.80 s	7.80 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	11.20 s	7.50 s	7.50 s

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

Driving range

NEDC: 155.3 mi / 250.0 km
EPA: 111.0 mi / 178.6 km

WLTP: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km

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

Energy efficiency

EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 108 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe

WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km

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
Type of power steering	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Turning circle	10.6 m 34.78 ft	10.6 m 34.78 ft	10.6 m 34.78 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.85	2.57	2.57
Additional information	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
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio	8.206	8.206	8.206

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

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

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Discs	Discs	Discs
Additional information	Front brakes diameter - 11.8 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.1 in	-	-

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx16

7Jx17 ET50

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/60R16 92H

215/55R17 94W

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

Manufacturer	SK Innovation	SK Innovation	SK Innovation
Type of rechargeable battery	Li-Ion Polymer	Li-Ion Polymer	Li-Ion Polymer
Battery capacity	31.8 kWh	64 kWh	64 kWh
Number of cells	200	294	294
Number of modules	8	3	3
Voltage	375 V	356 V	356 V
Energy density	206 Wh/kg	141.3 Wh/kg	141.3 Wh/kg
Weight	631.49 lb 286.44 kg	1007.51 lb 457 kg	1007.51 lb 457 kg
Volume	241.0 l 8.51 ft³ 0.24 m³	-	-
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Air convection	Water-based coolant circulation	Water-based coolant circulation
Minimum ambient temperature	-35 °C -31 °F	-	-
Additional information	Usable capacity - 30 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard	Capacity - 180 Ah Battery heating system with heat pump	Capacity - 180 Ah Battery heating system with heat pump

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

Charging type

Trickle charging at home, 1.44 kW
ICCB (In-Cable Control Box), 2.3 kW
DC fast charging, 50 kW

AC charging, 11 kW
DC charging, 50 kW
DC charging, 100 kW

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

Onboard charger/Charging port

Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW
Onboard charger, Type 2, 6.6 kW

Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW

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

Charging time

DC fast charging, 0:29-0:31
Normal AC charging, 4:38-4:50
ICCB (In-Cable Control Box), 13:03-13:50
Trickle charging at home, 20:50-22:05

DC charging 100 kW, 0:31-0:39
DC charging 50 kW, 1:02-1:17

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)
Center console with storage and armrest (S)
Dual front cup holders (S)
Fender with unique thermo plastic olefin with transparent acrylic (S)
FlexSteer (S)
Luggage net (S)
New audio head unit with rear camera display and 5-inch color screen (S)
New rear center armrest (S)
One luggage 12V power outlet (S)
Overhead console with sunglass holder (S)
Satin Chrome inside door handles and inside accents (S)
Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S)
Brake Assist System (BAS) (S)
Cruise Control (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)
Generation II Pedestrian Warning System (S)
Height adjustable front seat belt anchors (S)
Hill start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Impact sensing auto door unlock (S)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S)
Park assist system with front and rear sensors (S)
Rear child safety door locks (S)
Rollover sensor (S)
Speed sensing auto door locks (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 Push button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S)
6 x speakers (S)
USB/auxiliary input jacks (S)
UVO EV Services (3 Year Subscription) (S)
Air conditioning with auto defog and cluster ionizer (S)
Rear air conditioning vent (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 with height adjuster (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)
Power front/rear windows (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 blade type windshield wipers (S)
Front door speaker lights (O)
Panoramic sunroof with tilt, sliding and safety functions (O)
Power door locks with two turn entry system (S)
Power windows with driver's one touch auto down (S)
Privacy glass (rear doors window, back lite) (S)
Solar control glass (windshield, front and rear doors, rear window) (S)
Auto Dimming rear view mirror (S)
Body color power adjustable heated outside mirrors (S)
Day/night interior rear view mirror (S)
Outside mirrors with one touch triple turn signal indicators (S)
Power folding outside mirrors (S)
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 cargo light (O)
LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S)
LED positioning headlights (S)
LED rear combination lamps (S)
Mood lamp (front door speaker and bottle holder) (O)
Overhead LED room lamps (O)
Projection fog lights (S)
Projection headlamps with auto light control, anti fog and escort function (S)
Bio based interior materials (S)
Cloth seat trim with blue stitching (S)
Deluxe center door trim (including door armrest garnish and padding) (S)
Deluxe upper door trim (S)
Leather seat trim with blue piping (S)
Leatherette center door trim (S)
Leatherette upper console (S)
Soft touch dash (S)
Soft touch front upper door panels (S)
Unique Gray Stitch (steering wheel, console armrest and cloth seat) and Leather seat trim with black (O)
White high gloss trim (center fascia panel, transmission gear shift knob cover and indicator panel a (S)

Black side sill and wheel arch body mouldings (S)
Centre console storage box (S)
Chrome beltline mouldings (S)
High-gloss black centre fascia trim (S)
High-gloss black door insert trim (S)
High-gloss black lower console trim (S)
Luggage area load cover and net hooks (S)
Matt black radiator grille (S)
Rear spoiler (S)
Roof rails (S)
Adaptive smart cruise control with Stop & Go (S)
Alarm System and Engine Immobiliser (S)
All-round height adjustable headrests (S)
All-round three-point seatbelts (S)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) (S)
Charging indicator on dashboard (S)
Door Deadlocks (S)
Driver knee airbag (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Elelctronic parking brake with Autohold (S)
Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (S)
Front and rear centre armrests (S)
Front parking sensors (S)
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch (S)
Front seatbelts with height adjusters (S)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Impact-sensing auto door unlocking (S)
Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function (S)
ISOFIX (S)
Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) (S)
Locking Wheel Nuts (S)
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S)
Rear parking sensors (S)
Reversing camera system integrated into the screen (S)
Speed limiter (S)
Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking (Dealer-Activated Feature) (S)
Start/Stop button with Smart Entry System (S)
Twin curtain airbags with roll-over sensor (S)
Twin front airbags (S)
Twin side front airbags (S)
Tyre Mobility Kit (S)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S)
10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation (S)
7-inch colour display for instrument cluster (S)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Voice Control (S)
Bluetooth (S)
DAB radio with MP3 compatibility (S)
Fast charging USB port in centre console (S)
Front USB port (S)
Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom (S)
Shark fin antenna (S)
8 x speaker JBL Premium Sound System with subwoofer, external amp and front centre speaker (S)
Telematics System with UVO Connect Services (S)
Trip comupter and digital clock (S)
Wireless mobile phone charger (S)
Rear ventilation duct (S)
Single automatic air-conditioning (S)
60:40 split-folding second row seats (S)
8-way power-adjustable driver's seat (S)
Driver's seat with power lumbar support (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Manual height adjustment of passenger's seat (S)
High-gloss black steering wheel trim (S)
Leather-trimmed and heated steering wheel (S)
Regenerative braking level with paddle shifters on the steering wheel (S)
Shift by wire (S)
Steering wheel-mounted controls (S)
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel adjustment (S)
Aluminium door scuff plates (S)
Chrome-coated exterior door handles (S)
Leather-trimmed door armrests (S)
Power windows front (S)
Privacy glass on rear windows and tailgate (S)
Rain-sensing front wipers (S)
Satin finish interior door handles (S)
Solar glass (S)
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S)
Body-coloured, high-gloss side mirrors (S)
Driver's wide view door mirror (S)
Electrically folding, adjustable and heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S)
Sunvisors with vanity mirror illumination (front seats) (S)
Ambient lighting (S)
Automatic headlight control (S)
Bulb-type overhead console lamp with sunglasses case (S)
Centre room lamp (S)
Front bulb fog lights (S)
LED DRLs (S)
LED headlights with bi-function projection (S)
LED rear combination lights (S)
Luggagae area light (S)
Manual headlight levelling device (S)
Welcome and Follow-me-home light functionality (S)
Black leather with partial faux leather elements (S)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

What's new for 2018 Kia Soul EV - increased number of battery cells and slightly larger capacity resulting in longer range. The middle trim is dropped out.

2018 KIA Soul EV

2020 KIA e-Niro 4

2021 KIA e-Niro 4+