Comparison between:
- 2019 KIA Soul EV
- 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 KIA Soul EV | 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | |
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| Model year | 2019 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | 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 | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | High-strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Cloud White Shadow Black | White Black Carmine Red Gold Beige Lime Green Cool Silver Lava Orange Midnight Blue Moon White Titania Grey Graphite Grey |
| Interior colors | Grey | Black Black/Blue Black/Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 2 |
| Length | 163.0 in 4140 mm | 106.1 in 2695 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 65.5 in 1663 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 74.5 in 1893 mm |
| Height | 62.7 in 1593 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 4.4 in 113 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 49.3 in 1252 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3320.16 lb 1506 kg | 2392.02 lb 1085 kg |
| Payload | 1005.31 lb 456 kg | 496.04 lb 225 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 2888.06 lb 1310 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) 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 | - |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 2730 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Input voltage - 240-413 V | Radar-based recuperation |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 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 | EPA: 111.0 mi / 178.6 km WLTP: 155.3 mi / 250.0 km | NEDC: 98.8 mi / 159.0 km Real range: 69.0 mi / 111.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe EPA, CMB: 108 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 17.6 kWh/100 km |
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 | 6.95 m 22.80 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | - |
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 Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| 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 |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Drums |
| Additional information | 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 | 205/60R16 92H | 165/65R15 185/60R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | Deutsche Accumotive |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 31.8 kWh | 17.6 kWh |
| Number of cells | 200 | 96 |
| Number of modules | 8 | 3 |
| Voltage | 375 V | - |
| Energy density | 206 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 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 |
| Cooling | Air convection | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | -40 °C -40 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 50 °C 122 °F |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 30 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard | Beattery heater |
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-Cable Control Box), 2.3 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | Wallbox, 4.6 kW Wallbox, 22 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, 4.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 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, 0:29-0:31 Normal AC charging, 4:38-4:50 ICCB (In-Cable Control Box), 13:03-13:50 Trickle charging at home, 20:50-22:05 | Wallbox 22 kW, 0:48 Wallbox 4.6 kW, 3:50 |
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) 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) 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 5.0 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) | 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | What's new for the 2019 Kia Soul EV - AVN 5.0 audio now standard. | - |
| 2019 KIA Soul EV | 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé |