Comparison between:
- 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 2020 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh

Brand, model, trim, price

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

2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh2020 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh
2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh2020 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh
Model alias--e-Soul
Soul Electric
Trim28 kWh38.3 kWh39 kWh
Model year201920202020
MarketNorth America, EuropeNorth America, EuropeEurope
PriceUSD 30,315 (USA, Jul 2019)
GBP 30,111 (UK, Jul 2019)
EUR 33,300 (EU, Jul 2019)		-EUR 33,990 (DE, Jul 2019)
EUR 37,300 (FR, Jul 2019)
EUR 36,675 (ES, Jul 2019)

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

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

Body styleHatchbackHatchbackCrossover
MaterialsAluminium
High tensile strength steel		Aluminium
High tensile strength steel		Steel
Aluminium
Exterior colorsPolar White
Platinum Silver
Aurora Silver
Phantom Black
Blazing Yellow
Marina Blue
Phoenix Orange		Phantom Black
Polar White
Iron Gray
Intense Blue
Fiery Red
Fluidic Metal
Electric Shadow
Liquid Sand
Typhoon Silver		Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold
Cherry Black with Inferno Red
Neptune Blue with Cherry Black
Interior colorsBlackBlack
Gray two-tone
Electric Shadow		-
Number of doors555
Number of seats555
Length176.0 in
4470 mm		176.0 in
4470 mm		165.2 in
4195 mm
Width71.7 in
1820 mm		71.7 in
1820 mm		70.9 in
1801 mm
Width with mirrors80.5 in
2045 mm		--
Height57.5 in
1460 mm		57.1 in
1450 mm		63.0 in
1600 mm
Wheelbase106.3 in
2700 mm		106.3 in
2700 mm		102.4 in
2601 mm
Front track61.2 in
1555 mm		61.2 in
1555 mm		61.6 in
1565 mm
Rear track61.6 in
1564 mm		61.6 in
1564 mm		62.0 in
1575 mm
Clearance5.5 in
140 mm		5.5 in
140 mm		6.1 in
155 mm
Front headroom39.5 in
1004 mm		39.5 in
1004 mm		39.9 in
1013 mm
Rear headroom38.2 in
970 mm		37.4 in
950 mm		38.9 in
988 mm
Front shoulder room56.1 in
1425 mm		56.1 in
1425 mm		55.5 in
1410 mm
Rear shoulder room55.0 in
1396 mm		55.0 in
1396 mm		54.7 in
1390 mm
Front hip room53.8 in
1366 mm		53.8 in
1366 mm		53.5 in
1359 mm
Rear hip room52.9 in
1344 mm		52.9 in
1344 mm		52.8 in
1341 mm
Front legroom44.7 in
1136 mm		44.7 in
1136 mm		41.1 in
1044 mm
Rear legroom31.5 in
800 mm		31.5 in
800 mm		36.5 in
927 mm
Trunk volume350.0 l
12.36 ft3
0.35 m3		357.0 l
12.61 ft3
0.36 m3		-
Maximum trunk volume1410.0 l
49.79 ft3
1.41 m3		1417.0 l
50.04 ft3
1.42 m3		-
Curb weight3130.56 lb
1420 kg		3366.46 lb
1527 kg		3511.96 lb
1593 kg
Payload1014.13 lb
460 kg		976.65 lb
443 kg		952.4 lb
432 kg
GVWR4144.69 lb
1880 kg		4343.11 lb
1970 kg		4464.36 lb
2025 kg
Drag coefficient0.24 Cd0.24 Cd0.35 Cd
Additional informationHeight for Europe - 1450 mm
Height for rest of the world - 1460 mm		Curb weight excludes driver weight.
Overhang front / rear - 880 / 890 mm		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

Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Electric motor typePermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motorFrontFrontFront
Voltage--327 V
Power88 kW
118.0 hp
119.6 ps		101 kW
136.1 hp
138.0 ps		100 kW
134.1 hp
136.0 ps
Maximum power RPM2850 - 6000 rpm2850 - 6000 rpm2600 - 8000 rpm
Torque295 Nm
30.1 kgm
217.6 ft-lb		295 Nm
30.1 kgm
217.6 ft-lb		395 Nm
40.3 kgm
291.3 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM1000 - 2850 rpm1000 - 2850 rpm240 rpm
Regenerative brakingYesYesYes
Driving modesNormal
Sport		Eco
Eco+
Comfort
Sport		Eco
Eco+
Comfort
Sport
Additional information--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 speed102.5 mph
165.0 km/h		102.5 mph
165.0 km/h		96.9 mph
156.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h9.90 s-9.60 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph--9.30 s
Additional informationAcceleration 0-100 km/h in Normal mode - 10.2 s.--

Driving range

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

Driving rangeNEDC: 174.0 mi / 280.0 km
EPA: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km		EPA: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km
WLTP: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km		WLTP: 172.1 mi / 277.0 km

Energy efficiency

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

Energy efficiencyNEDC, CMB: 11.5 kWh/100 km
EPA, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km
EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 122 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 136 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe		EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe		WLTP, CMB: 14.5 kWh/100 km

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 mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.6 m
34.78 ft		10.6 m
34.78 ft		10.6 m
34.78 ft
Lock-to-lock turns2.662.852.5
Additional information-Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1Steering 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 ratio7.4127.4128.206

Suspension

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

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

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscsDiscsDiscs
Additional information-Front brakes diameter - 280 mm
Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm		Front brakes diameter - 12 in
Rear brakes diameter - 11.8 in

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims6.5Jx16 ET456.5Jx16 ET457Jx17

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres205/55R16 91H205/60R16 R215/55R17

Battery

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

ManufacturerLG ChemLG ChemSK Innovation
ModelNCM 622NCM 622-
Type of rechargeable batteryLi-Ion PolymerLi-Ion PolymerLi-Ion Polymer
Battery capacity28 kWh38.3 kWh39.2 kWh
Number of cells96--
Number of modules12--
Voltage360 V319.4 V327 V
Energy density104.9 Wh/kg112.4 Wh/kg250 Wh/kg
Weight599.22 lb
271.8 kg		--
LocationUnder the floor, mid-rearUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
CoolingAir convectionAir convectionWater-based coolant circulation
Minimum ambient temperature---35 °C
-31 °F
Additional information-Optional battery heater.
Quoted battery density above is without battery heater.
Energy density with battery heater - 111.2 Wh/kg.		Battery Ah - 120 Ah
Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode
Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) is optional

Charging type

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

Charging typeEmergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 2.1 kW
POD Point Wallbox, 7 kW
Public CCS, 50 kW
Public CCS, 100 kW		Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 2.1 kW
POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW
Public CCS, 50 kW
Public CCS, 100 kW		Trickle charging at home, 1.44 kW
Normal AC charging, 7.2 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 2 CCS2, 6.6 kW
Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 6.6 kW		Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kWOnboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW

Charging time

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

Charging timePublic CCS, 0:14
Public CCS, 0:27
POD Point Wallbox, 4:16
Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 13:20		Public CCS 100 kW, 0:23
Public CCS 50 kW, 0:46
POD Point Wallbox, 5:20
Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 18:15		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

Additional features

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

Additional featuresAlloy pedals (S)
Cargo cover (S)
Center armrest storage (S)
Metallic paint (O)
Rear center armrest with cupholders (S)
Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System (S)
Anti-lock Braking System (S)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection (S)
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Cross-traffic Alert (RCTA) and Lane Change Assist (S)
Brake Assist (S)
Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags (S)
Driver Attention Warning (S)
Driver's blind spot mirror (S)
Driver's knee airbag (S)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (S)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S)
Electronic Stability Control (S)
Energy-absorbing steering column (S)
Front and rear parking sensors (S)
Front and rear side-curtain airbags (S)
Front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters (S)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (S)
Rear LATCH (S)
Rear parking sensors (S)
Rearview camera (S)
Remote keyless entry system with alarm (S)
Smart Cruise Control (S)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure indicator (S)
Traction Control System (S)
Vehicle Stability Management (S)
12V power outlet (S)
7-inch display audio system with high-resolution touchscreen (S)
7-inch LCD instrument cluster (S)
8-inch navigation system with high-resolution touchscreen (S)
AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM audio system (S)
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (S)
Blue Link Guidance Package (for 3 years, enrollment required) (S)
Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition (S)
Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology (S)
Complimentary SiriusXM activation and 3-month trial subscription (S)
Free standard three-year Blue Link services (S)
Infinity Premium Audio with 8 speakers including center channel and subwoofer (S)
Proximity Key entry with push button start (S)
Smartphone/USB and auxiliary input jacks (S)
USB port in center console (charge only) (S)
Wireless device charging (S)
Automatic temperature control with Auto Defogging System (S)
Floor console-mounted rear-seat HVAC vents (S)
Ventilated driver and front passener seats (S)
Heat pump (S)
10-way power driver seat with power lumbar support (S)
6-way driver and front passenger seats with seat height adjustment (S)
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S)
Adjustable head restraints for all seating positions (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Heated rear seats (S)
Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver seat (S)
Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S)
Steering-wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth and cruise controls (S)
Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel (S)
Aero-type wiper design (S)
Chrome beltline molding (S)
Chrome door handles (S)
Door handle approach light (S)
Front passenger window auto-down/up (S)
Front windshield 2-speed intermittent, mist function (S)
Lower door side molding (S)
Power door locks (S)
Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S)
Power window lock-out button (S)
Power windows with driver's auto-down/up (S)
Premium door sill plates (S)
Rear window defroster (S)
Solar control glass (S)
Sunvisor extensions (S)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink and compass (S)
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Dual power-folding side mirrors with puddle lamps (S)
Heated side mirrors (S)
Manual-folding bodycolor power side mirrors (S)
Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators (S)
Automatic headlight control (S)
Headlights with Dynamic Bending Light (S)
HID headlights with LED light guide (S)
High Beam Assist (S)
Illuminated ignition (S)
LED Daytime Running Lights (S)
LED interior illumination (S)
LED tail lamps (S)
Rear Spoiler with Integrated LED Brake Light (S)
Leather seating surfaces (S)
Premium cloth seating (S)		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)		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 (S)
LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (O)
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)

Additional information

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional informationHyundai IONIQ Electric has been announced in July 2016 for the 2017 model year and remains almost unchanged until MY 2019.--
 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh2020 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh