Comparison between:
- 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD
- 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.
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD | 2020 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 MR | e-Soul Soul Electric |
| Trim | Mid Range RWD | 39 kWh |
| Model year | 2018 | 2020 |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | - | 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 style | Sedan | Crossover |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic Silver Metallic | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | - |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 165.2 in 4195 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 70.9 in 1801 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 39.9 in 1013 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.1 in 1044 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3686.13 lb 1672 kg | 3511.96 lb 1593 kg |
| Payload | 1000.9 lb 454 kg | 952.4 lb 432 kg |
| GVWR | 4687.03 lb 2126 kg | 4464.36 lb 2025 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.35 Cd |
| Additional information | - | 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
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | - |
| Electric motor type | Switched reluctance | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | 327 V |
| Power | 202 kW 270.9 hp 274.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5000 rpm | 2600 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 404 Nm 41.2 kgm 298.0 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 240 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive Increased power and torque via a software update to 239 kW and 420 Nm | 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 speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h | 96.9 mph 156.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.90 s | 9.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.60 s | 9.30 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration after a software update - 5.2 s 0-60 mph / 5.5 s 0-100 km/h Top speed after a software update - 225 km/h | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 270.0 mi / 434.5 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 efficiency | EPA, HWY: 117 MPGe EPA, CMB: 123 MPGe EPA, CTY: 128 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 mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.5 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 12.8:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic 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 brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper | Front brakes diameter - 12 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.8 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx18 ET40 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 215/55R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | SK Innovation |
| Model | NCR21700A | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 65 kWh | 39.2 kWh |
| Voltage | 360 V | 327 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | 250 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity - 62.5 kW Battery code - BT36 | 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 type | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 200 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 port | Onboard charger, Tesla, 7.7 kW | Onboard 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 time | Supercharger, 0:30 SAE J1772 Adapter, 3:23-11:17 Wall Connector, 5:39 NEMA 14-50, 6:46 NEMA 5-15, 45:08 | 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 features | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console (O) Engine start button (S) Metal roof (S) Rear fold-down arm rest with cup holders (O) Roof rack (O) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Speed assist (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Bluetooth (S) Docking for two smartphones (O) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Homelink with auto open/close of garage door/gate (S) Internet connectivity (S) Maps and Navigation with real-time traffic updates (S) Rear USB ports (O) 15 x speakers with premium audio (O) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power heated front seats (O) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Heated rear seats (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Tinted glass roof (O) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto-dimming mirrors (O) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Power-folding and heated side mirrors (O) Ambient interior lighting (O) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (O) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seating materials (O) Textile seats (S) | 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 (O) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) 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 information | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | - |
| 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range RWD | 2020 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh |