Comparison between:
- 2017 KIA Soul EV
- 2016 BMW i3 22 kWh
- 2016 Volkswagen e-up!

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

	2017 KIA Soul EV	2016 BMW i3 22 kWh	2016 Volkswagen e-up!

Trim	-	22 kWh	-
Model year	2017 (MY17)	2016 (MY16)	2016 (MY16)
Market	North America, Europe	North America, Europe	Europe

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

Body style	Crossover	Hatchback	Hatchback
Materials	Steel Aluminium	Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium	Steel Carbon-fiber
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	Ionic Silver Metallic Capparis White Solar Orange Metallic Fluid Black Mineral Gray Platinum Silver	Black Pure White Blue Dark Blue Dark Silver Light Silver
Interior colors	Grey	Carum Spice Gray (Mega and Giga World trims) Cassia (Giga World trim) Dalberghia Brown (Tera World trim)	Black
Number of doors	4	5	4
Number of seats	5	4	4
Length	163.0 in 4140 mm	157.4 in 3999 mm	139.4 in 3540 mm
Width	70.9 in 1800 mm	69.9 in 1775 mm	64.8 in 1645 mm
Width with mirrors	-	80.2 in 2037 mm	75.2 in 1910 mm
Height	62.7 in 1593 mm	62.1 in 1578 mm	58.7 in 1492 mm
Wheelbase	101.2 in 2570 mm	101.2 in 2570 mm	95.3 in 2421 mm
Front track	62.0 in 1576 mm	61.9 in 1572 mm	56.2 in 1428 mm
Rear track	62.4 in 1585 mm	61.3 in 1557 mm	56.1 in 1424 mm
Front overhang	33.1 in 841 mm	-	-
Rear overhang	28.7 in 729 mm	-	-
Approach angle	17.3 °	-	-
Departure angle	29.2 °	-	-
Clearance	6.3 in 160 mm	5.5 in 140 mm	5.3 in 135 mm
Front headroom	39.6 in 1006 mm	39.6 in 1006 mm	39.1 in 993 mm
Rear headroom	39.5 in 1003 mm	37.2 in 945 mm	37.3 in 947 mm
Front shoulder room	55.5 in 1410 mm	53.6 in 1361 mm	-
Rear shoulder room	54.7 in 1389 mm	49.2 in 1250 mm	-
Front hip room	53.2 in 1351 mm	-	53.9 in 1369 mm
Rear hip room	49.3 in 1252 mm	-	54.6 in 1388 mm
Front legroom	40.9 in 1039 mm	40.5 in 1029 mm	39.7 in 1009 mm
Rear legroom	36.0 in 914 mm	31.9 in 810 mm	31.2 in 793 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	250.0 l 8.83 ft³ 0.25 m³
Maximum trunk volume	1402.0 l 49.51 ft³ 1.40 m³	1100.0 l 38.85 ft³ 1.10 m³	923.0 l 32.60 ft³ 0.92 m³
Curb weight	3289.3 lb 1492 kg	2634.52 lb 1195 kg	2511.07 lb 1139 kg
Payload	1031.76 lb 468 kg	936.96 lb 425 kg	795.87 lb 361 kg
GVWR	4321.06 lb 1960 kg	3571.49 lb 1620 kg	3306.93 lb 1500 kg
Drag coefficient	0.35 Cd	0.29 Cd	0.308 Cd
Additional information	Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only)	Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1270 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1695 kg	Curb weight with a 75 kg driver included - 1139 kg Trunk volumes are measured according to VDA

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	-	BMW	Volkswagen
Electric motor type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motor	Front	Rear	Front
Voltage	360 V	-	-
Power	81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps	125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps	60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps
Maximum power RPM	8000 rpm	4800 rpm	2800 - 12000 rpm
Torque	285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb	250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb	210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	2730 rpm	-	0 - 2800 rpm
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	-	Comfort Eco Pro Eco Pro+	Eco Eco+ Normal
Additional information	Input voltage - 240-413 V	-	Four levels of regenerative braking - D1 D2 D3 and B D level means no regen is applied Eco mode power - 50 kW Eco mode torque - 167 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 133 Nm

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power	81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps	125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps	60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps
Total system torque	285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb	250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb	210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	90.1 mph 145.0 km/h	77.7 mph 125.0 km/h	80.8 mph 130.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	11.50 s	7.20 s	12.40 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	11.20 s	6.90 s	-
Additional information	-	Eco Pro+ mode top speed - 90 km/h	Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 15 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h

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

Driving range

NEDC: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km
EPA: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km

NEDC: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km

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

Energy efficiency

EPA, CTY: 120 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe

NEDC, CMB: 12.9 kWh/100 km
EPA, CTY: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CTY: 137 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe

NEDC, CMB: 11.7 kWh/100 km

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

A+

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	10.6 m 34.78 ft	9.86 m 32.35 ft	9.8 m 32.15 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.85	-	-
Additional information	Steering ratio - 15.7:1	-	-

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	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Rear-wheel drive (RWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio	8.206	9.665	-

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 Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers	Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers
Rear suspension	Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers	Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs)	Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar)

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Front disc brake diameter	11.8 in 300 mm	-	-
Rear brakes	Discs	Ventilated discs	Drums
Rear disc brake diameter	11.1 in 282 mm	-	-

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx16

5Jx19
5.5Jx19
5Jx20

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/60R16 92H

155/70R19 84Q
155/70R19
175/60R19
155/60R20
175/55R20

155/55R15

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

Battery capacity	27 kWh	22 kWh	18.7 kWh
Manufacturer	SK Innovation	Samsung SDI	Panasonic-Sanyo
Type	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion	Lithium-Ion
Number of cells	192	96	204
Number of modules	8	8	17
Battery voltage	360 V	360 V	374 V
Energy density	200 Wh/kg	-	-
Weight	604.95 lb 274.4 kg	449.74 lb 204 kg	507.06 lb 230 kg
Volume	241.0 l 8.51 ft³ 0.24 m³	-	-
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Air convection	AC refrigerant-based cooling system	-
Minimum ambient temperature	-35 °C -31 °F	-	-
Additional information	Total capacity - 30.5 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard	The net battery capacity is 18.8 kWh Battery warming system Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L	-

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

Onboard charger/Charging port

Type 2 CCS2

Type 1 CCS1
Type 2 CCS2

Type 2
Type 2 CCS2

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

Charging type

AC 2.3 kW
AC 6.6 kW
DC 50 kW

AC 3.7 kW
AC 7.4 kW
DC 50 kW

AC 2.3 kW
AC 3.6 kW
AC 7.2 kW
DC 40 kW

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

Charging time

DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:33
AC 6.6 kW, 4:38-5:00
AC 2.3 kW, 11:44-13:16

DC 50 kW, 0:22
AC 7.4 kW, 2:59
AC 3.7 kW, 5:57

DC 40 kW, 0:28
AC 7.2 kW, 2:36
AC 3.6 kW, 5:12
AC 2.3 kW, 8:08

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)
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)
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)
Generation II Pedestrian Warning System (S)
Height adjustable front seat belt anchors (S)
Hill start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Immobilizer (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)
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 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)
Heat Pump HVAC system (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)
Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob (S)
Steering-wheel-mounted audio control buttons (S)
Tilt and telescopic steering column (S)
Aero windshield wipers (S)
Front door speaker lights (O)
Panoramic sunroof (O)
Power windows with driver's one touch auto down (S)
Privacy glass (S)
Solar glass: front windows/windshield (S)
Day/night interior rear view mirror (S)
Electrochromatic rear view mirror (S)
Heated outside mirrors (S)
Outside mirrors with turn signal indicators (S)
Power folding outside mirrors (S)
Power outside mirrors (S)
Ambient LED interior lights (O)
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 accent lights (above headlamps) (S)
LED rear combination lamps (S)
Projection fog lights (S)
Projection headlamps with auto light control, anti fog and escort function (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)

Rear cupholders (S)
Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O)
Brake Assist System (S)
Collision Warning System (O)
Cornering Brake Control (S)
Electronic Brake Distribution (S)
Electronic hand brake (S)
Engine Start Button (S)
Front and side airbags (S)
Front radar (O)
Full-length side curtain airbags (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S)
Parking distance sensors (O)
Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S)
Passenger Assist Handles (S)
Rear camera and radar (O)
Service Interval Indicator (S)
Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S)
Theft Deterrent System (S)
12V power outlet (S)
200GB internal HD (O)
AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S)
Bluetooth (S)
BMW Apps (O)
BMW ConnectedDrive (S)
BMW Online with MyInfo (O)
Coming Home Device (S)
Garage Door Opener (S)
Internal HD (S)
Keyless entry (S)
MP3 Player (O)
Multi-funciton touchscreen (O)
Navigation (S)
Remote Audio Controls (S)
Satellite radio (S)
4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S)
Smart Card/Key (S)
12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O)
Telematics (S)
Trip computer (S)
Voice-activating system (O)
Wide Screen Navigation System, with Internal HD and Traffic Info (O)
Climate control (S)
Remote control (S)
Ventilation System (S)
Head Restraints (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Isofix Preparation (S)
Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S)
Door Entry Light (S)
Power Locks (S)
Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S)
Power windows (S)
Remote Trunk/Hatch Release (S)
Sunroof (S)
Tinted glass windows (S)
Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S)
Automatic rear-view mirror (S)
Body-color driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S)
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S)
Memory adjustment (S)
Headlight Control (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED headlights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Cargo Area Cover (S)
Leather (S)
Leather and wool cloth (S)
Sensatec and sustainable cloth (S)

Floor of the luggage compartment adjustable to two heights and removable (S)
City emergency braking (S)
Combined front and side curtain airbags (S)
Cruise control (S)
Eectronic stability control (S)
Front airbag for driver and front passenger (S)
Front airbags for driver and passenger (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Rear parking sensors (S)
Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S)
Tire pressure monitor (S)
5-inch touchscreen (S)
maps+more system with navigation, Bluetooth, multimedia (S)
RCD 215 radio, CD and MP3 player (S)
6 x speakers (S)
Volkswagen Car-Net with a 1-year subscription (S)
Climatronic (S)
Asymmetrically folding 2-seat rear bench (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Height-adjustable driving seat (S)
3-spoke leather steering wheel (S)
Power windows for driver and front passenger (S)
Tinted rear windows (S)
Power-adjustable side mirrors (S)
Automatic headlights (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
Cloth (S)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

What's new for 2017 Kia Soul EV:
New audio head unit with rear camera display and 5-inch color screen;
New rear center armrest;
Exterior paint color: Cloud White;
New dark gray 16-inch wheel cover;
Remote climate logic to precondition the car when it's not grid connected;
UVO eco, the new connectivity and control app system that offers immediate HVAC control; on-demand vehicle diagnosis, Speed Alert; Curfew Alert; Geo-Fence Alert; Location POI; Google local search; and Trip Info for app and MyUVO.com;
Fast charge now provides more energy (94% of charge) adding more miles in each charge event and drivers can now set the charge time to end at their convenience;
Generation II Pedestrian Warning System alters the sound and frequency of the warning depending on vehicle speed;

For MY2016 BMW i3 22 kWh is available in three new colours: Fluid Black - Mineral Gray - Platinum Silver replacing the Laurel Gray Metallic - Andesite Silver Metallic - Arravani Gray. All the rest remains the same as the previous model year. The 22 kWh variant of BMW i3 is discontinued in 2017.

Volkswagen e-Up! has been announced at IAA 2013 and has remained largely unchanged for model years 2014, 2015, 2016.

2017 KIA Soul EV

2016 BMW i3 22 kWh

2016 Volkswagen e-up!