Comparison between:
- 2021 KIA e-Niro 4+
- 2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2021 KIA e-Niro 4+	2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh

Model alias	-	e-Soul Soul Electric
Trim	4+	64 kWh
Model year	2021	2020
Market	United Kingdom	Europe
Price	-	EUR 37,790 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 42,995 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 41,300 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 42,725 (ES, Jul 2019)

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Crossover	Crossover
Materials	Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium	Steel Aluminium
Exterior colors	Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue	Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black
Interior colors	Black Grey	-
Number of doors	5	5
Number of seats	5	5
Length	172.2 in 4375 mm	165.2 in 4195 mm
Width	71.1 in 1805 mm	70.9 in 1800 mm
Height	61.4 in 1560 mm	63.0 in 1600 mm
Wheelbase	106.3 in 2700 mm	102.4 in 2601 mm
Front track	62.0 in 1576 mm	61.6 in 1565 mm
Rear track	62.4 in 1585 mm	62.0 in 1575 mm
Clearance	6.1 in 155 mm	6.1 in 155 mm
Front headroom	40.1 in 1018 mm	39.9 in 1013 mm
Rear headroom	37.7 in 957 mm	38.9 in 988 mm
Front shoulder room	56.0 in 1423 mm	55.5 in 1410 mm
Rear shoulder room	55.1 in 1400 mm	54.7 in 1390 mm
Front hip room	53.7 in 1364 mm	53.5 in 1359 mm
Rear hip room	48.3 in 1227 mm	52.8 in 1341 mm
Front legroom	41.7 in 1059 mm	41.1 in 1044 mm
Rear legroom	36.0 in 914 mm	36.5 in 927 mm
Trunk volume	451.0 l 15.93 ft³ 0.45 m³	-
Maximum trunk volume	1405.0 l 49.62 ft³ 1.41 m³	-
Curb weight	3948.48 lb 1791 kg	3708.18 lb 1682 kg
Payload	-	1097.9 lb 498 kg
GVWR	4916.31 lb 2230 kg	4806.08 lb 2180 kg
Drag coefficient	0.29 Cd	0.35 Cd
Additional information	Height with roof rails - 1570 mm	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

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Electric motor type	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motor	Front	Front
Voltage	356 V	356 V
Power	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps
Maximum power RPM	3800 - 8000 rpm	3800 - 8000 rpm
Torque	395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb	395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	-	3600 rpm
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport	Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport
Additional information	Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3.	Smart regenerative braking operated via paddle shifters. Four regen braking levels (0 to 3).

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	103.8 mph 167.0 km/h	103.8 mph 167.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	7.80 s	7.60 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	7.50 s	7.30 s

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

WLTP: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km

EPA: 243.0 mi / 391.1 km
WLTP: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km

EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 127 MPGe
WLTP, CTY: 10.9 kWh/100 km
WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km

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	10.6 m 34.78 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.57	2.5
Additional information	-	Steering ratio - 12.8:1

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	8.206	8.206

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspension	Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers	Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspension	Independent Multi-link	Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Discs	Discs
Additional information	-	Front brakes diameter - 12 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.8 in

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

7Jx17 ET50

7Jx17

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

215/55R17 94W

215/55R17

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Manufacturer	SK Innovation	SK Innovation
Type of rechargeable battery	Li-Ion Polymer	Li-Ion Polymer
Battery capacity	64 kWh	64 kWh
Number of cells	294	-
Number of modules	3	-
Voltage	356 V	356 V
Energy density	141.3 Wh/kg	250 Wh/kg
Weight	1007.51 lb 457 kg	1007.51 lb 457 kg
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Water-based coolant circulation	Water-based coolant circulation
Minimum ambient temperature	-	-35 °C -31 °F
Additional information	Capacity - 180 Ah Battery heating system with heat pump	Battery Ah - 180 Ah Actual battery capacity is 67 kWh - 64 kWh is the usable capacity. Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) is optional

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

AC charging, 11 kW
DC charging, 50 kW
DC charging, 100 kW

Trickle charging at home, 1.44 kW
Normal AC charging, 7.2 kW

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW

Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

DC charging 100 kW, 0:31-0:39
DC charging 50 kW, 1:02-1:17

DC fast charging 100 kW, 0:31-0:39
DC fast charging 50 kW, 1:02-1:17
Normal AC charging, 8:54
Trickle charging at home, 44:27

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

Black side sill and wheel arch body mouldings (S)
Centre console storage box (S)
Chrome beltline mouldings (S)
High-gloss black centre fascia trim (S)
High-gloss black door insert trim (S)
High-gloss black lower console trim (S)
Luggage area load cover and net hooks (S)
Matt black radiator grille (S)
Rear spoiler (S)
Roof rails (S)
Adaptive smart cruise control with Stop & Go (S)
Alarm System and Engine Immobiliser (S)
All-round height adjustable headrests (S)
All-round three-point seatbelts (S)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) (S)
Charging indicator on dashboard (S)
Door Deadlocks (S)
Driver knee airbag (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Elelctronic parking brake with Autohold (S)
Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (S)
Front and rear centre armrests (S)
Front parking sensors (S)
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch (S)
Front seatbelts with height adjusters (S)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Impact-sensing auto door unlocking (S)
Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function (S)
ISOFIX (S)
Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) (S)
Locking Wheel Nuts (S)
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S)
Rear parking sensors (S)
Reversing camera system integrated into the screen (S)
Speed limiter (S)
Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking (Dealer-Activated Feature) (S)
Start/Stop button with Smart Entry System (S)
Twin curtain airbags with roll-over sensor (S)
Twin front airbags (S)
Twin side front airbags (S)
Tyre Mobility Kit (S)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S)
10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation (S)
7-inch colour display for instrument cluster (S)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Voice Control (S)
Bluetooth (S)
DAB radio with MP3 compatibility (S)
Fast charging USB port in centre console (S)
Front USB port (S)
Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom (S)
Shark fin antenna (S)
8 x speaker JBL Premium Sound System with subwoofer, external amp and front centre speaker (S)
Telematics System with UVO Connect Services (S)
Trip comupter and digital clock (S)
Wireless mobile phone charger (S)
Rear ventilation duct (S)
Single automatic air-conditioning (S)
60:40 split-folding second row seats (S)
8-way power-adjustable driver's seat (S)
Driver's seat with power lumbar support (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Manual height adjustment of passenger's seat (S)
High-gloss black steering wheel trim (S)
Leather-trimmed and heated steering wheel (S)
Regenerative braking level with paddle shifters on the steering wheel (S)
Shift by wire (S)
Steering wheel-mounted controls (S)
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel adjustment (S)
Aluminium door scuff plates (S)
Chrome-coated exterior door handles (S)
Leather-trimmed door armrests (S)
Power windows front (S)
Privacy glass on rear windows and tailgate (S)
Rain-sensing front wipers (S)
Satin finish interior door handles (S)
Solar glass (S)
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S)
Body-coloured, high-gloss side mirrors (S)
Driver's wide view door mirror (S)
Electrically folding, adjustable and heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S)
Sunvisors with vanity mirror illumination (front seats) (S)
Ambient lighting (S)
Automatic headlight control (S)
Bulb-type overhead console lamp with sunglasses case (S)
Centre room lamp (S)
Front bulb fog lights (S)
LED DRLs (S)
LED headlights with bi-function projection (S)
LED rear combination lights (S)
Luggagae area light (S)
Manual headlight levelling device (S)
Welcome and Follow-me-home light functionality (S)
Black leather with partial faux leather elements (S)

2- tier rear cargo floor (S)
Body color bumpers with gloss black 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)
Anti lock 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 seat mounted side airbags (S)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Front and rear 3 point seat belts (S)
Front seat belt pretensioners (S)
Front seat belt reminder and buckle sensor (S)
Full length side curtain airbags (S)
Height adjustable front seat belt anchors (S)
Hill start 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 (PDW R) (S)
Pedestrian Warning System (S)
Rear child safety door locks (S)
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S)
Rear view 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)
Tire Pressure 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, 3 level 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 Push button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S)
8 x speaker surround sound Harman Kardon Premium Audio system with subwoofer and Clari Fi 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 split folding rear seats (S)
8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way 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)
Steering wheel mounted audio control buttons (S)
Tilt and telescopic steering column (S)
Aero blade type windshield wipers (S)
Body color outside door handles (S)
Door scuff plate (S)
Door waistline and wheel arch molding (S)
Driver's one touch 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 one touch auto up/down and safety (S)
Power door locks with two turn entry system (S)
Power front/rear windows (S)
Privacy glass (rear door windows, rear quarter, back lite) (S)
Satin Chrome inside door handles (S)
Side sill and belt line molding (S)
Solar control glass (windshield with shade band, front door windows) (S)
Auto Dimming rear view mirror (S)
Body color outside mirrors with gloss black base (S)
Day and night rear view mirror (S)
Gloss black outside mirrors with gloss black 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)

2021 KIA e-Niro 4+

2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh