Comparison between:
- 2015 KIA Soul EV
- 2023 KIA EV6 58 kWh RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2015 KIA Soul EV | 2023 KIA EV6 58 kWh RWD | |
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| Trim | - | 58 kWh RWD |
| Model year | 2015 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 46,990 (Germany, Feb 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver | Steel Gray Interstellar Gray Gravity Blue Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue Glacier Off-White Deep Forest |
| Interior colors | Grey | Black Light Gray (Charcoal Gray) Dark (Satin Black) |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 163.0 in 4140 mm | 184.3 in 4680 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 74.0 in 1880 mm |
| Height | 62.7 in 1593 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 64.4 in 1637 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 57.8 in 1468 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 54.9 in 1394 mm |
| Rear hip room | 49.3 in 1252 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2915.0 l 102.94 ft3 2.92 m3 |
| Total volume | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 52.0 l 1.84 ft3 0.05 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3289.3 lb 1492 kg | 4133.67 lb 1875 kg |
| Payload | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | 1025.15 lb 465 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 5158.82 lb 2340 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 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) | Maximum braked trailer weight - 750 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 2730 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport Snow |
| 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 | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | 8.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 11.20 s | 8.00 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 131.7 mi / 212.0 km EPA: 93.2 mi / 150.0 km | WLTP: 244.8 mi / 394.0 km WLTP: 359.2 mi / 578.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CTY: 120 MPGe | WLTP, CTY: 16.6 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 mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 11.62 m 38.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | 2.67 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.7:1 | Steering ratio - 14.25:1 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 10.65 |
Suspension
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 |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes diameter - 11.8 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.1 in | Front and rear brakes diameter - 345 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 92H | 235/55R19 105V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 30.5 kWh | 58 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | - |
| Number of modules | 8 | - |
| Voltage | 360 V | 522.7 V |
| Energy density | 200 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 604.95 lb 274.4 kg | 815.71 lb 370 kg |
| Volume | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 | 272.4 l 9.62 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 27 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Battery heating system (heat pump) is optional and available for East Coast markets only. Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 | Battery capacity - 111.2 Ah Cell-Level Energy Density - 618 Wh/l Pack-Level Energy Density - 212.9 Wh/l Battery pre-heating system Optional heat pump Optional V2D (Vehicle-to-Device) |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Trickle charging at home, 1.44 kW ICCB (In-Case Control Box), 2.3 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | AC charging, 10.9 kW DC charging, 180 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 2, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 10.9 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, 0:29-0:33 Normal AC charging, 4:38-5:00 ICCB (In-Case Control Box), 11:44-13:16 Trickle charging at home, 21:11-24:00 | AC charging 10.9 kW, 4:58-5:50 |
Additional features
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) 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) 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) 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 navigation (S) AM/FM radio/SIRIUS Satellite Radio (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual 12V power outlets (front) (S) Rear camera display (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) 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) Steering-wheel-mounted audio control buttons (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) Aero windshield wipers (S) Power windows with driver's one touch auto down (S) Privacy glass (S) Day/night interior rear view mirror (S) Electrochromatic rear view mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power folding outside mirrors (S) Power 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 rear combination lamps (S) Projection fog lights (S) Projection headlamps with auto light control (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) | 2nd row side seats armrest with two cupholders (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and two cup holders (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (O) Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM) (O) Central door locks (S) Children lock (O) Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) eCall (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for car/pedestrian/cyclist (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for turning and junction crossing (O) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front parking sensors (O) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (S) Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) (O) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFAS) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Multi-Collision Brake Assist (MCB) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) (O) Parking distance warning (PDW) - rear parking sensors (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) (O) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (O) Rear View Monitor (RVM) (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk unlock, remote start, panic alarm, and remote smart pa (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Surround View Monitor (SVM) (O) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0) (S) 12V socket in rear cargo compartment (S) Bluetooth (S) 4 x Front and rear door speakers (S) Front and rear tweeters, external subwoofer, center speaker and surround sound (O) Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) 2 x Front tweeters (S) Head-up display (O) Meridian premium sound system with a total of 14 speakers, external power amplifier and surround sou (O) Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless phone charger (O) Air filter (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Rear air conditioning vents (S) 60/40 split rear seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passener seat with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support (O) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Heated outer rear seats (O) Height-adjustable driver's seat (S) Height-adjustable front passenger seat (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat (O) Premium relaxation seats front (O) Ventialted front seats (O) Heated vegan leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Active Sound Design (ASD) (O) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Luggage board (S) Manual aero flush outside door handles in body color (S) Manual liftgate (S) Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Plastic scuff plates (S) Power liftgate (O) Power windows front and rear, impulse function and anti-trap protection on all seats (S) Privacy glass on rear doors with quarter glass and tailgate (O) Thermal insulation glazing on windows (S) Windscreen and front side windows in solar glass (UV protection) (O) Windshield wiper blade with variable intermittent switching (S) Anti-fog system (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated side mirrors with LED repeater lamps (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Side mirrors with memory (S) Adaptive dual-LED headlights (O) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Door courtesy reflector (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED headlights (S) LED map lamp (S) LED rear cargo light (S) LED side puddle lamps (S) LED taillights (S) Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Twilight sensor (S) Carpet flooring (S) Cloth and vegan leather seating (S) Cloth trim roof (S) Recycled fabric crashpad (S) Vegan leather seating (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) There can be differences in the features for one and the same trim available in different countries in Europe. Check the exact details with your local dealer. |
| 2015 KIA Soul EV | 2023 KIA EV6 58 kWh RWD |