Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
- 2020 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh
- 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV

Brand, model, trim, price

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

2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE2020 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2020 Volkswagen e-Golf SE2020 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Model alias-e-Soul
Soul Electric		-
TrimSE39 kWh-
Model year202020202020
MarketNorth America, EuropeEuropeNorth America
PriceUSD 31,895 (USA, Jul 2019)
GBP 33,840 (UK, Jul 2019)
EUR 41,005 (NL, Jul 2019)
EUR 31,900 (DE, Jul 2019)
EUR 42,090 (FR, Jul 2019)
EUR 39,460 (ES, Jul 2019)
EUR 40,750 (IT, Jul 2019)		EUR 33,990 (DE, Jul 2019)
EUR 37,300 (FR, Jul 2019)
EUR 36,675 (ES, Jul 2019)		USD 37,495 (USA, Jul 2019)

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

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

Body styleHatchbackCrossoverHatchback
MaterialsSteelSteel
Aluminium		Steel
Aluminium
Exterior colorsAtlantic Blue Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Great Falls Green Metallic
Indium Grey Metallic
Pure White
Urano Grey
White Silver Metallic
Oryx White Pearl		Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold
Cherry Black with Inferno Red
Neptune Blue with Cherry Black		Shock
Nightfall Grey Metallic
Cayenne Orange Metallic
Oasis Blue
Summit White
Silver Ice Metallic
Green Mist Metallic
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Kinetic Blue Metallic
Mosaic Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Slate Gray Metallic
Interior colorsTitan Black
Shetland Beige		-Dark Galvanized with Sky Cool Gray accents
Dark Galvanized Grey
Light Ash Gray seats with Ceramic White accents
Number of doors455
Number of seats555
Length168.1 in
4270 mm		165.2 in
4195 mm		164.0 in
4166 mm
Width70.8 in
1798 mm		70.9 in
1801 mm		69.5 in
1765 mm
Width with mirrors79.8 in
2027 mm		--
Height58.3 in
1482 mm		63.0 in
1600 mm		62.8 in
1594 mm
Wheelbase103.5 in
2629 mm		102.4 in
2601 mm		102.4 in
2601 mm
Front track60.4 in
1533 mm		61.6 in
1565 mm		59.1 in
1501 mm
Rear track59.2 in
1503 mm		62.0 in
1575 mm		59.1 in
1501 mm
Clearance5.6 in
143 mm		6.1 in
155 mm		6.0 in
152 mm
Front headroom40.1 in
1018 mm		39.9 in
1013 mm		39.7 in
1008 mm
Rear headroom38.1 in
967 mm		38.9 in
988 mm		37.9 in
963 mm
Front shoulder room55.9 in
1420 mm		55.5 in
1410 mm		54.6 in
1387 mm
Rear shoulder room53.9 in
1369 mm		54.7 in
1390 mm		52.8 in
1341 mm
Front hip room57.8 in
1469 mm		53.5 in
1359 mm		51.6 in
1311 mm
Rear hip room56.7 in
1440 mm		52.8 in
1341 mm		50.8 in
1290 mm
Front legroom41.2 in
1046 mm		41.1 in
1044 mm		41.6 in
1057 mm
Rear legroom35.6 in
904 mm		36.5 in
927 mm		36.5 in
927 mm
Passenger volume--2673.0 l
94.40 ft3
2.67 m3
Total volume--3152.0 l
111.31 ft3
3.15 m3
Trunk volume341.0 l
12.04 ft3
0.34 m3		-479.0 l
16.92 ft3
0.48 m3
Maximum trunk volume1231.0 l
43.47 ft3
1.23 m3		-1603.0 l
56.61 ft3
1.60 m3
Curb weight3560.47 lb
1615 kg		3511.96 lb
1593 kg		3562.67 lb
1616 kg
Payload892.87 lb
405 kg		952.4 lb
432 kg		950.19 lb
431 kg
GVWR4453.34 lb
2020 kg		4464.36 lb
2025 kg		4512.86 lb
2047 kg
Drag coefficient0.27 Cd0.35 Cd0.308 Cd
Additional information-Overhand front/rear - 866 mm (34.1 in.) / 729 mm (28.7 in. )
Approach / departure angle - 16.2 / 29.6 (degrees)
Min VDA trunk volume (rear seats up) - 315 l
Max VDA trunk volume (rear seats down) - 1339 l		Overhang front / rear - 836 mm / 730 mm

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

ManufacturerVolkswagen--
ModelEEM 100--
Electric motor typePermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motorFrontFrontFront
Voltage-327 V-
Power100 kW
134.1 hp
136.0 ps		100 kW
134.1 hp
136.0 ps		150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps
Maximum power RPM3300 - 12000 rpm2600 - 8000 rpm-
Torque290 Nm
29.6 kgm
213.9 ft-lb		395 Nm
40.3 kgm
291.3 ft-lb		360 Nm
36.7 kgm
265.5 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM-240 rpm-
Regenerative brakingYesYesYes
Driving modesEco
Eco+
Normal		Eco
Eco+
Comfort
Sport		Normal
Sport
Drive
Low
Additional informationThree levels of regenerative braking
Eco mode power - 70 kW
Eco mode torque - 233 Nm
Eco+ mode power - 40 kW
Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm		Smart regenerative braking operated via paddle shifters.
Four regen braking levels (0 to 3).		-

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed93.2 mph
150.0 km/h		96.9 mph
156.0 km/h		90.1 mph
145.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h9.60 s9.60 s-
Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h--4.50 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph-9.30 s6.90 s
Additional informationEco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s
Eco mode top speed - 95 km/h
Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 s
Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h		--

Driving range

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

Driving rangeNEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km
EPA: 123.0 mi / 197.9 km
Real range: 144.8 mi / 233.0 km		WLTP: 172.1 mi / 277.0 kmEPA: 259.0 mi / 416.8 km

Energy efficiency

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

Energy efficiencyNEDC, CMB: 13.8 kWh/100 km
EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 122 MPGe
WLTP, CMB: 16 kWh/100 km		WLTP, CMB: 14.5 kWh/100 kmEPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 127 MPGe

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classA+-A+

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.9 m
35.76 ft		10.6 m
34.78 ft		10.8 m
35.43 ft
Lock-to-lock turns2.762.52.91
Additional information-Steering ratio - 12.8:1-

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio3.618.2067.05
Additional informationGearbox model - EQ 270--

Suspension

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

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

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscsDiscsDiscs
Additional informationFront discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in
Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in		Front brakes diameter - 12 in
Rear brakes diameter - 11.8 in		Front brake rotor diameter: 276 mm / 11 in
Rear brake rotor diamete: 264 mm / 10 in

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims6.5Jx16 ET467Jx176.5Jx17
6.5Jx17

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres205/55R16 91H215/55R17205/55R16
215/50R17 H

Battery

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

ManufacturerSamsung SDISK InnovationLG Chem
Type of rechargeable batteryLithium-IonLi-Ion PolymerLithium-Ion
Battery capacity35.8 kWh39.2 kWh66 kWh
Number of cells264-288
Number of modules27-10
Voltage323 V327 V350 V
Energy density-250 Wh/kg-
Weight701.07 lb
318 kg		-947.99 lb
430 kg
Volume--285.0 l
10.06 ft3
0.28 m3
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
CoolingPassive coolingWater-based coolant circulationWater-based coolant circulation
Minimum ambient temperature--35 °C
-31 °F		-
Additional information-Battery Ah - 120 Ah
Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode
Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) is optional		With active thermal conditioning
Cell height - 3.9 in
Cell width - 13.1 in

Charging type

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

Charging typeStandard wall socket, 1.2 kW
Standard wall socket, 2.3 kW
Wall box, 3.6 kW
Wall box, 7.2 kW
CCS fast charging, 40 kW
CCS fast charging, 50 kW		Trickle charging at home, 1.44 kW
Normal AC charging, 7.2 kW		Household charging, 1.44 kW
Wallbox 3.84 kW, 3.84 kW
Wallbox 7.68 kW, 7.68 kW
DC fast charging, 55 kW

Onboard charger/Charging port

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

Onboard charger/Charging portOnboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW		Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW		Optional onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW

Charging time

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

Charging timeCCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:34
CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:43
Wall box 7.2 kW, 4:55
Wall box 3.6 kW, 9:50
Standard wall socket 230V, 15:24
Standard wall socket 110/120V, 29:30		DC fast charging 100 kW, 0:24
DC fast charging 50 kW, 0:48
Normal AC charging, 5:34
Trickle charging at home, 27:47		DC fast charging, 0:58-1:12
Wallbox 7.68 kW, 8:36
Wallbox 3.84 kW, 17:12
Household charging, 45:50

Additional features

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

Additional featuresAdjustable 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)
Adpative Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop and Go (S)
Anti-lock Braking System (S)
Anti-Slip Regulation (S)
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S)
Blind Spot Monitor (S)
Child safety locks on rear doors (S)
City Emergency Braking (S)
Cruise Control (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)
Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring (Front 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)
Rear Traffic Alert (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 with push-button 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)
6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S)
60/40 folding rear seats (S)
Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S)
Front comfort seats (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (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 rear lights (S)
Cloth (S)
Leather gear knob (S)		2-­tier rear cargo floor (S)
Body­color bumpers with gloss­black accents (S)
Cargo net (O)
Cargo screen (S)
Charge port nozzle lock (S)
Crossbars (O)
Front center console with cup holders, armrest and storage box (S)
Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) (O)
High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S)
Luggage net hook (S)
Overhead console with sunglass holder (S)
Rear center arm rest with cup holder (S)
Roof rack ready (mounting points) (O)
Rotary dial transmission gear shift knob (S)
Unique "Eco Electric" hatch emblem (S)
Unique front grille insert (S)
Anti­lock Brake System (ABS) (S)
Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) (S)
Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S)
Brake Assist System (BAS) (S)
Driver's side knee airbag (S)
Dual front advanced airbags (S)
Dual front seat­mounted side airbags (S)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Front and rear 3­point seat belts (S)
Front seat­belt pretensioners (S)
Front seat­belt reminder and buckle sensor (S)
Full­length side curtain airbags (S)
Height­adjustable front seat­belt anchors (S)
Hill­start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Impact sensing auto door unlock (S)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) (S)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S)
Parking Distance Warning ­ Reverse (PDW­R) (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)
1 rear USB port (S)
10.25" touchscreen color audio display unit with integrated rear­ view camera with parking guidance, (S)
12V power outlet (front) (S)
2 front USB ports (1 charging, 1 input) (S)
7" color LCD supervision meter cluster (S)
AM/FM/MP3 audio system (S)
Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S)
Charge status indicator, 3­level lights on instrument panel (S)
Climate and charging scheduling (S)
Digital clock (S)
Navigation system with EV charging stations (S)
Outside temperature display (S)
Smart Key with Push­button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S)
8 x speaker surround sound Harman Kardon Premium Audio system with subwoofer and Clari­Fi technology (S)
6 x speakers (S)
Trip computer (S)
UVO link infotainment System with smartphone integration (S)
Wireless phone charging (S)
Air conditioning with auto defog and cluster ionizer (S)
Driver only air condition function (S)
Rear heater ducts (under front seats) (S)
6-­way manual adjustable driver's seat with 2-­way height adjuster (S)
60/40 split­folding rear seats (S)
8­-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2­way power lumbar support and 2­-way power height adjust (S)
Front and rear adjustable headrests (S)
Heated front seats (2-­levels) (S)
Heated steering wheel (S)
Leather wrapped steering wheel (S)
Poly­urethane wrapped steering wheel (S)
Steering­wheel­mounted audio control buttons (S)
Tilt and telescopic steering column (S)
Aero­blade type windshield wipers (S)
Body­color outside door handles (S)
Door scuff plate
Door waistline and wheel arch molding (S)
Driver's one­touch auto up/down and safety (S)
Front and rear door bottle holder (O)
Front passenger seatback pockets (S)
Front variable intermittent windshield wipers (S)
Matte silver inside door handles (S)
Passenger's one­touch auto up/down and safety (S)
Power door locks with two­turn entry system (S)
Power front/rear windows (S)
Privacy glass (rear door windows, rear quarter, back­lite) (S)
Satin Chrome inside door handles (S)
Side sill and belt­line molding (S)
Solar control glass (windshield with shade band, front door windows) (S)
Auto Dimming rear­view mirror (S)
Body­color outside mirrors with gloss­black base (S)
Day and night rear­view mirror (S)
Gloss­black outside mirrors with gloss­black base (S)
Outside mirrors with turn signal indicators (S)
Power adjustable heated outside mirrors (S)
Sunvisor vanity mirrors with covers, and sliding (S)
Cargo light (S)
Charge port light (S)
Fog lights (S)
Front overhead console room lamp (S)
Illuminated sunvisor (S)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (S)
LED fog lights (S)
LED headlights with auto light control, leveling and escort function (S)
LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (O)
LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S)
LED positioning headlights (S)
LED turn signal lamps (S)
Rear LED combination lights (S)
Room lamp (S)
Leatherette upper console (S)
Sofino leather seat trim (S)
Woven and Tricot cloth seat trim (S)		16-inch steel wheels and 205/55R16 all-season blackwall tires (O)
Aluminium sill plates (O)
Black grille (O)
Cargo cover (S)
Dark silver grille (O)
Incomplete vehicle designation (O)
Tailgate-mounted rear spoiler (S)
Two front cupholders (S)
Blind Spot Alert (O)
Drag control (S)
Driver and front passenger dual-stage frontal airbags, includes Passenger Sensing System (O)
Driver and front passenger knee airbags (O)
Dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger (S)
Electric Parking Brake (S)
Electronic brake force distribution (S)
Following Distance Indicator (O)
Forward Collision Alert (O)
Four-channel ABS (S)
Front Pedestrian Braking (O)
GM Electronic Precision Shift (EPS) shifter (S)
Head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions (S)
Head-curtain side-impact and thorax side-impact seat-mounted for front outboard seating positions (O)
Knee for driver and front passenger (S)
Lane Departure Warning System (O)
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning (O)
LATCH system (S)
Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking (O)
Overtaking Sensor (O)
Parking assist (S)
Parking Assistance (O)
Pedestrian Safety Signal (S)
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (O)
Rear doors child locks (S)
Side blind zone alert with lane change alert (S)
StabiliTrak (S)
Surround Vision (S)
Thorax side-impact seat-mounted for side-front outboard seating positions (S)
Thorax side-impact seat-mounted, side-rear outboard seating positions (S)
Tire inflation kit (O)
Traction control system (S)
10.2-inch touchscreen with MyLink infotainment system (S)
12V power outlet (S)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S)
Bose premium 7-speaker system with subwoofer (O)
Driver Information Center with an 8-inch multi-color graphic display (S)
EV Navigation Mapping (S)
Keyless open and push-button start (S)
OnStar with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi for up to 7 devices (S)
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite radio (S)
6 x speakers (S)
2 x USB charging-only ports for rear passengers (O)
Wireless Charging for compatible smartphones (O)
6-way manual-adjustable driver and front passenger seats (S)
60/40 split folding for rear seats (S)
Front passenger seatback map pocket (O)
Heated front seats (O)
Heated outbound rear seats (S)
Rear armrest with two cupholders (S)
Automatic heated steering wheel (O)
Automatic heated steering wheel (O)
Leather-trimmed steering wheel (O)
Steering Wheel Adjustment (S)
Intermittent windshield and rear window wiper (S)
Power front windows (S)
Rear window electric defogger (S)
Automatic rearview mirror (O)
Digital rearview mirror using a rear-facing camera (O)
Heated side mirrors (S)
Power-adjustable manual-folding side mirrors (S)
Side mirrors with intergrated turn signals (S)
Sun visors with sliding vanity mirrors (S)
HID projector beam headlights (S)
Incandescent cargo lamp (S)
IntelliBeam headlamps (O)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED dome lights (S)
LED taillamps (S)
All-Weather Cargo Mat (O)
All-Weather Floor Mats, front and rear (O)
Deluxe cloth (S)
Perforated leather (S)

Additional information

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information--Built on the GM BEV2 platform.
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