Comparison between:
- 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé
- 2024 FIAT 500e
- 2018 KIA Soul EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | 2024 FIAT 500e | 2018 KIA Soul EV | |
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| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2024 (MY24) | 2018 (MY18) |
| Market | Europe | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | GBP 21,195 (UK, Oct 2019) | - | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | High-strength steel | Steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | White Black Carmine Red Gold Beige Lime Green Cool Silver Lava Orange Midnight Blue Moon White Titania Grey Graphite Grey | INSPI(RED) Red INSPI(RED) Glacier White INSPI(RED) Tuxedo Black Inspired By Beauty Rose Gold Inspired by Music Tuxedo Black | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Cloud White Shadow Black |
| Interior colors | Black Black/Blue Black/Grey | Black Cream | Grey |
| Number of doors | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 106.1 in 2695 mm | 143.0 in 3631 mm | 163.0 in 4140 mm |
| Width | 65.5 in 1663 mm | - | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 74.5 in 1893 mm | 74.1 in 1883 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 68.8 in 1748 mm | - |
| Height | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 66.3 in 1684 mm | 62.7 in 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 73.7 in 1873 mm | 91.4 in 2322 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 57.8 in 1469 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear track | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 28.8 in 732 mm | 33.1 in 841 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 22.7 in 577 mm | 28.7 in 729 mm |
| Approach angle | - | - | 17.3 ° |
| Departure angle | - | - | 29.2 ° |
| Clearance | 4.4 in 113 mm | 4.5 in 114 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 39.3 in 997 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 35.4 in 898 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 51.1 in 1297 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 47.8 in 1214 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 49.8 in 1265 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 45.2 in 1147 mm | 49.3 in 1252 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 77.2 in 1961 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 29.4 in 748 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | - | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 101.2 l 3.57 ft3 0.10 m3 | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 213.0 l 7.52 ft3 0.21 m3 | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 | - | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2392.02 lb 1085 kg | 2958.6 lb 1342 kg | 3320.16 lb 1506 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 58.9 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 41.1 % | - |
| Payload | 496.04 lb 225 kg | 881.85 lb 400 kg | 1005.31 lb 456 kg |
| GVWR | 2888.06 lb 1310 kg | 3891.16 lb 1765 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.324 Cd | 0.35 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only) |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 360 V |
| Power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 87 kW 116.7 hp 118.3 ps | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 2730 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Range Sherpa | - |
| Additional information | Radar-based recuperation | - | Input voltage - 240-413 V |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 70 kW 93.9 hp 95.2 ps | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps |
| Total system torque | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | 9.00 s | 11.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | 11.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 98.8 mi / 159.0 km Real range, CMB: 69.0 mi / 111.0 km | EPA, CMB: 149.1 mi / 240.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 155.3 mi / 250.0 km EPA, CMB: 111.0 mi / 178.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 17.6 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 116 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 108 MPGe EPA, HWY: 93 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 6.95 m 22.80 ft | 9.7 m 31.82 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.98 | 2.85 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 16.1:1 | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | - | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | MacPherson strut Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.1 in 281 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 26 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Drums | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 8.0 in 203 mm | 11.1 in 282 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 1.1 in 28 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 6.5Jx17 ET41 | 6.5Jx16 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 165/65R15 185/60R15 | 205/45R17 | 205/60R16 92H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 37.3 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 42 kWh | 31.8 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 17.6 kWh | - | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | - | 75 Ah |
| Manufacturer | Deutsche Accumotive | - | SK Innovation |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM622 |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 96 | - | 200 |
| Cell configuration | - | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 3 | - | 8 |
| Battery voltage | - | 400 V | 375 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 206 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 648.82 lb 294.3 kg | 631.49 lb 286.44 kg |
| Volume | - | - | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | - | Air convection Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -40 °C -40 °F | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 50 °C 122 °F | - | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 4.6 kW AC 22 kW | AC 11 kW DC 85 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 6.6 kW DC 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Wallbox 22 kW, 0:48 Wallbox 4.6 kW, 3:50 | DC 85 kW, 0:35 AC 11 kW, 4:15 | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:31 AC 6.6 kW, 4:38-4:50 AC 2.3 kW, 13:03-13:50 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Centre console with drawer and double cup holder at front (S) Gearshift lever knob in leather (chrome) (S) Lockable glove compartment (S) Storage compartment in doors, front (S) Storage compartment in tailgate (S) 3-spoke, multi-function steering wheel in leather (S) Acoustic presence indicator at speeds below 17 mph (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Anti-lock Braking System with electronic brake force distribution (S) Breakdown kit with air compressor and sealant (S) Central locking with radio remote control, visual locking-verification signal (S) Crash sensor for activation of hazard warning lights (S) Crosswind Assist (S) Cruise control with limiter (S) Electronic Stability Programme (S) Front airbags for the driver and front passenger (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Knee airbag for the driver (S) Lane Keeping Assist with acoustic and visual warning (S) Seat belt reminder warning (S) Three-point seat belts with belt tensioners and belt force limiters (S) Tridion safety cell (S) Two pelvis/thorax bags in the backrests of the seats (S) Tyre pressure monitoring system (S) Window airbags (S) 12 volt socket with cover (S) 7-inch multi-touch infotainment display (O) Dashboard Instrument panel (S) Digital Radio (S) Instrument cluster with a 3.5-inch TFT colour display (S) MirrorLink (O) smart Media-System (O) Exterior temperature indicator with frost warning (S) Pre-entry climate control (S) Front passenger seat with through-loading function (fully folding backrest) (S) Heated seats (O) Heated multi-function steering wheel (O) Height-adjustable steering column (O) Comfort windscreen wipers with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/wash function (S) Driver's door mirrors electrically adjustable and heated (S) Electric windows with convenience feature and obstruction sensor (S) Heated rear window (S) Painted door handles (body colour) (S) Rear window wiper with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/washfunction (S) Solid roof with fabric lining in black (S) Sun visors for driver and front passenger with vanity mirrors (S) H4 halogen headlamps with integrated LED daytime driving lights (S) Headlamp range adjustment, manual (S) Reading light for driver and front passenger (S) Third brake light featuring LED technology (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) | - | 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | For 2025, the color options include: INSPI(RED), ICONA Rose Gold, ICONA Glacier White, ICONA Tuxedo Black, ICONA Tennis Ball, ICONA Marine Layer Mist, ICONA Ocean Green, Giorgio Armani Collectors Edition in Green, Giorgio Armani Collectors Edition in Greige | 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. |
| 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | 2024 FIAT 500e | 2018 KIA Soul EV |