Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
- 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh | |
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| Model alias | e-Soul Soul Electric Soul EV Explore Soul EV Premium e-Soul Inspiration | KONA EV 64 kWh |
| Trim | 64 kWh | Ultimate 64 kWh |
| Model year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | EUR 46,950 (Germany, Feb 2023) | USD 45,400 (USA, Jul 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel |
| Exterior colors | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black | Ultra Black Chalk White Sonic Silver Ceramic Blue Pulse Red Galactic Gray |
| Interior colors | - | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 166.1 in 4220 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 81.5 in 2070 mm |
| Height | 63.2 in 1605 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 52.2 in 1326 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in 1044 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | 33.4 in 848 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2765.0 l 97.65 ft3 2.77 m3 | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3873.52 lb 1757 kg | 3836.04 lb 1740 kg |
| Payload | - | 925.94 lb 420 kg |
| GVWR | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | SAE cargo volume with rear seats up is 19.2 cu.ft. / 543.68 l SAE cargo volume with rear seats down is 45.8 cu.ft. / 1296.9 l SAE passenger volume is 92.4 cu.ft. / 2616.5 l SAE total volume is 111.7 cu.ft. / 3163 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Siemens |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 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 | 3600 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 Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. Three levels of regenerative braking. |
Performance
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 | 7.90 s | 7.60 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km | EPA: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km WLTP: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km | EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.4 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+++ | 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | 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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 7.981 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) |
Brakes
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 | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 94V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | LG Chem |
| Model | - | NCM 622 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 294 |
| Number of modules | - | 5 |
| Voltage | 356 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | 250 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Additional information | 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 | Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 7.2 kW AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | ICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 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 CCS2 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC charging 7.2 kW, 8:54-10:28 | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:39 Public CCS 50 kW, 1:17 POD Point Wallbox, 8:54 ICCB cable for AC charging, 30:29 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Roof rails (S) SUV Pack (O) Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S) Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Child lock on rear doors (S) Driver's side knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat mounted side airbags (S) eCall (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (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) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (S) Hill start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear child safety door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S) Rear parking system (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) 10.25" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with reversing camera system (S) 12V power outlet (front) (S) 7" OLED Colour Display Cluster (S) AM/FM/MP3 audio system and DAB+ radio (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) front USB ports (1 charging, 1 input) (S) Ready for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Smart key with start/stop button (S) 6 x speakers (S) Climate control (S) Driver's Seat Power Lumbar Support (S) Power Driver Seat Adjustment (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Aero Blade Wipers (S) Automatic Window Defogger (S) Bodycolor outside door handles (S) Front windows with onetouch auto up/down and safety (S) Heated front seats (S) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power front/rear windows (S) Privacy glass on rear (S) Rain Sensing Front Wipers (S) Satin Chrome Interior Door Handles (S) Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (S) Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror (S) Power adjustable heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S) Automatic Headlight Control (S) Dual Full LED Headlamps (S) Front LED Fog Lamps (S) Front overhead console room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (S) LED Rear Combination Lights (S) Light sensor (S) Leather (S) | Cargo net (S) Dual level cargo floor (S) Front cup holders (S) Rear spoiler integrated with CHMSL (S) Rear–seat center armrest mounted cupholders (S) Roof antenna, shark fin (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm (S) Blind-Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety locks (rear) (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Electric Brake-Booster (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock (S) Electronic stability control with Traction Control (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Lane Keeping Assist (S) LATCH (S) OCS seat weight sensor and seat track sensor (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (S) Power lumbar support for front seats (S) Proximity key entry with push button start (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors ( (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 10.25-inch color touchscreen (AVN 5.0 Wide) with audio and smart device integration (S) 315W Infinity premium audio with Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology (S) 7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Blue Link Connected Car System (S) Blue Link Remote Charge Access (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual USB outlets (1x 1.0-amp and 1x 2.0-amp) (S) Heads-up Display, pop-up combiner type (S) Multiple Device Connection (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) Shift knob (S) 8 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters, center front, subwoofer) (S) Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices) (S) Automatic temperature control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Heater + PTC Heater (S) 6-way manually adjustable passenger seat (S) 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat (S) Dual seatback map pockets (S) Heated front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls (S) Tilt adjustable, telescoping steering wheel (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Door armrests (S) Door storage pockets (S) Dual vanity mirror with cover on sunvisors with sliding function and illumination (S) Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front and rear bottle holders (S) Front and rear power Window Switches (S) Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) (S) Power door locks (S) Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S) Privacy Glass on the rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Safety one-touch front auto up/down power windows (S) Solar front glass on front door and windshield (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Rearview EC Mirror with HomeLink & Compass (S) Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off (S) Front and center interior lights (S) High Beam Assist (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED maplights (S) LED taillights (S) Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine / ExecutiveLine | - |
| 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh |