Comparison between:
- 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV
- 2016 KIA Soul EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2016 KIA Soul EV | |
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| Model year | 2015 | 2016 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 25,995 (USA, Apr 2015) USD 27,495 (USA, Jun 2014) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | High-strength steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium Salsa Lime | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Shadow Black |
| Interior colors | Electric Blue Dark Pewter | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 146.5 in 3720 mm | 163.0 in 4140 mm |
| Width | 64.1 in 1627 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 62.7 in 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 93.5 in 2375 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear track | 54.8 in 1391 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.4 in 1000 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 50.7 in 1288 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.7 in 1263 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front hip room | 48.0 in 1218 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | 47.5 in 1206 mm | 49.3 in 1252 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.0 in 1067 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 893 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2866.01 lb 1300 kg | 3289.3 lb 1492 kg |
| Payload | - | 1031.76 lb 468 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.326 Cd | 0.35 Cd |
| Additional information | Front overhang - 790 mm. Rear overhang - 555 mm. | 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 | General Motors | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 360 V |
| Power | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 2730 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | - |
| Additional information | The motor is oil-cooled. | 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 |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.20 s | 11.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 51.0 mi / 82.0 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, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CTY: 120 MPGe |
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 | 10.3 m 33.79 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | 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 | 3.87 | 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 | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) | 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 | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Brake rotor diameter front (single piston): 256 mm Brake rotor diameter rear (single piston): 258 mm | 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 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/55R15 195/55R15 | 205/60R16 92H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | SK Innovation |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 18.4 kWh | 30.5 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 192 |
| Number of modules | - | 8 |
| Voltage | 400 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 200 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 473.99 lb 215 kg | 604.95 lb 274.4 kg |
| Volume | 139.0 l 4.91 ft3 0.14 m3 | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Additional information | - | 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 | DC fast charging, 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, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2, 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 | DC fast charging, 0:20-0:25 | 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 | Adjustable head restraints (S) Anti-theft technology (S) Brake assist (S) Collapsible steering column (S) Cruise control (S) Electronic parking break (S) Four-wheel ABS (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) LATCH child seat attachment system (S) OnStar with 4G LTE (3 years free) (S) Rollover sensing system (S) Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S) StabiliTrak stability control (S) 10 x standard airbags (S) Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S) Traction control (S) 7-inch LCD display (S) Bluetooth capability (S) Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (S) Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S) Push-button start (S) Remote keyless entry (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) 6 x speakers (S) Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S) Heated front seats (O) Leather-wrapped (O) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Power locks and windows (S) Fabric (S) Leatherette (O) | 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); |
| 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV | 2016 KIA Soul EV |