Comparison between:
- 2016 KIA Soul EV
- 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Long Range AWD
- 2022 Rivian R1T Explore
- 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover | Pick-up | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Aluminium High tensile strength steel | Steel Carbon-fiber 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 Shadow Black | Schooting-Star Gray Matte Digital Teal-Green Pearl Lucid Blue Pearl Atlas White Cyber Gray Metallic Phantom Black Pearl Galactic Gray Metallic Mystic Olive-Green Pearl | Limestone Midnight Forest Green L.A. Silver Rivian Blue Glacier White Compass Yellow Red Canyon El Cap Granite | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite (extra charge) Summit White Titanium Salsa (2LT only) Lime (2LT only) |
| Interior colors | Grey | Obsidian Black and Dark Pebble Gray/Dove Gray Dark Teal.Dove Grat Terra Brown/Mud Gray | Black | Electric Blue Dark Pewter |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 163.0 in 4140 mm | 182.5 in 4635 mm | 217.1 in 5514 mm | 146.5 in 3720 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 74.4 in 1890 mm | - | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 84.7 in 2152 mm | - | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 81.8 in 2078 mm | - |
| Height | 62.7 in 1593 mm | 63.2 in 1605 mm | 78.3 in 1989 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 118.1 in 3000 mm | 135.8 in 3449 mm | 93.5 in 2375 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 64.5 in 1638 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 64.8 in 1647 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm | 54.8 in 1391 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.1 in 841 mm | 33.3 in 845 mm | - | 31.1 in 790 mm |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 729 mm | 31.1 in 790 mm | - | 21.9 in 555 mm |
| Approach angle | 17.3 ° | - | 35.5 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 29.2 ° | - | 30 ° | - |
| Breakover angle | - | - | 26.4 ° | - |
| Wading depth | - | - | 39.4 in 1000 mm | - |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm | - | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 9.4 in 240 mm | - |
| Maximum clearance | - | - | 14.9 in 378 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm | - | 39.4 in 1000 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 38.7 in 982 mm | - | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm | - | 50.7 in 1288 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 57.9 in 1470 mm | - | 49.7 in 1263 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 53.9 in 1368 mm | - | 48.0 in 1218 mm |
| Rear hip room | 49.3 in 1252 mm | 53.6 in 1362 mm | - | 47.5 in 1206 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 44.8 in 1138 mm | - | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 39.4 in 1002 mm | - | 35.2 in 893 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 | 3016.0 l 106.51 ft3 3.02 m3 | - | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 |
| Total volume | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 | 3786.0 l 133.70 ft3 3.79 m3 | - | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 | 770.0 l 27.19 ft3 0.77 m3 | 311.5 l 11.00 ft3 0.31 m3 | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 | 1680.0 l 59.33 ft3 1.68 m3 | - | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 24.0 l 0.85 ft3 0.02 m3 | - | - |
| Curb weight | 3289.3 lb 1492 kg | 4464.36 lb 2025 kg | 5886.34 lb 2670 kg | 2866.01 lb 1300 kg |
| Payload | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | - | - | - |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 5599.74 lb 2540 kg | 8531.89 lb 3870 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | - | - | 11001.1 lb 4990 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | - | - | 0.326 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only) | Headroom with sunroof front - 1034 mm Headroom with sunroof rear - 953 mm Front track with 20" wheels - 1628 mm Rear track with 20" wheels - 1637 mm Rear trunk volume (VDA) - 527 l Total cargo volume (VDA) - 1587 l Frunk volume (Europe) - 57 l Curb weight (Europe) - 2120 - 2200 kg | Max climbing gradient - 45 degrees Bed length (tailgate up) - 1372 mm Bed length (tailgate down) - 2128 mm Bed width - 1295 mm Rear bin volume - 200 l Gear tunnel - 337 l Underseat volume - 95 l Second row leg room - 929.64 mm / 36.6 in Second row head room - 967.74 mm / 38.1 in | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | - | - | General Motors |
| 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 | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps | - | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 rpm | - | - | - |
| Torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | - | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 2730 rpm | - | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - | Normal Sport |
| Additional information | Input voltage - 240-413 V | - | Power per wheel - 147 kW Torque per wheel - 3500 Nm | The motor is oil-cooled. |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - | - |
| Location | - | Front | - | - |
| Power | - | 131 kW 175.7 hp 178.1 ps | - | - |
| Torque | - | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | - | - |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 299 kW 401.0 hp 406.5 ps | 562 kW 753.7 hp 764.1 ps | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 605 Nm 61.7 kgm 446.2 ft-lb | 1120 Nm 114.2 kgm 826.1 ft-lb | 444 Nm 45.3 kgm 327.5 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | 5.10 s | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 11.20 s | - | 3.00 s | 7.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 131.7 mi / 212.0 km EPA, CMB: 93.2 mi / 150.0 km | EPA, CMB: 257.2 mi / 414.0 km WLTP, CMB: 282.1 mi / 454.0 km WLTP, CMB: 298.9 mi / 481.0 km | Real range, CMB: 300.1 mi / 483.0 km | EPA, CMB: 82.0 mi / 132.0 km |
Energy efficiency
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 | EPA, CTY: 110 MPGe EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 98 MPGe EPA, HWY: 87 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 17.9 kWh/100 km | - | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 109 MPGe |
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 | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 11.98 m 39.30 ft | - | 10.3 m 33.79 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | 2.67 | - | 2.8 |
| 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 4.706 | - | 3.87 |
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) | Independent Double wishbone Pneumatic (air suspension) | Independent MacPherson strut 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 | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Pneumatic (air suspension) | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | - | - | 10.1 in 256 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.1 in 282 mm | - | - | 10.2 in 258 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | 7.5Jx19 8.5Jx20 | - | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 92H | 235/55R19 255/45R20 | - | 185/55R15 195/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 27 kWh | - | - | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 30.5 kWh | - | - | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 77.4 kWh | 135 kWh | 18.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 75 Ah | - | - | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | SK Innovation | - | LG Chem |
| Type | NCM622 | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | - | - |
| Number of cells | 192 | 360 | 7776 | 192 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - | - | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - | - | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - | - | - |
| Number of modules | 8 | 30 | - | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 697 V | - | 400 V |
| Energy density | 200 Wh/kg | - | - | - |
| Weight | 604.95 lb 274.4 kg | 992.08 lb 450 kg | - | 473.99 lb 215 kg |
| Volume | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 | - | - | 139.0 l 4.91 ft3 0.14 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Thermal Management | Air convection Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Battery pre-conditioning | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | - | - |
| Additional information | - | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
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 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
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 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 160 kW | AC 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW DC 50 kW |
Charging time
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 350 kW, 0:18 DC 50 kW, 1:02 AC 11 kW, 7:20 | DC 160 kW, 0:41 | DC 50 kW, 0:20-0:25 |
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) Dual front cup holders (S) FlexSteer (S) Luggage net (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) 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) Pedestrian Warning System (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) | - | 3 x 110-volt outlets placed in the bin (S) Bed camera with alerts (S) Bin-integrated compressed air (S) 2 x bin-integrated locking cables for securing gear (S) Gear Guard (S) Manual tonneau cover (S) Telescoping racks (S) 8 x airbags for occupant protection (S) Camera, lidar, radar (S) 11 x cameras (S) Level 3 autonomy for highway (S) 5 x radars (S) Reinforcements of the skateboard platform (S) Ultrasonic and a high precision GPS coupled with high definition maps (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (S) 12.3-inch instrument cluster (S) 15.6-inch center touch screen (S) 6.8-inch rear touch screen (S) Standard surround sound (S) Driver lumbar adjustment (S) Heated seats (S) 100% recycled textile floor mats (S) Matte black interior finishes (S) Textile headliner (S) Vegan leather seating with performance stitching (S) | Adjustable head restraints (S) Anti-theft technology (S) Brake assist (S) Collapsible steering column (S) Cruise control (S) Electronic parking break (S) Four-wheel ABS (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) LATCH child seat attachment system (S) OnStar with 4G LTE (3 years free) (S) Rollover sensing system (S) Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S) StabiliTrak stability control (S) 10 x standard airbags (S) Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S) Traction control (S) 7-inch LCD display (S) Bluetooth capability (S) Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (S) Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S) Push-button start (S) Remote keyless entry (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) 6 x speakers (S) Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S) Heated front seats (O) Leather-wrapped (O) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Power locks and windows (S) Fabric (S) Leatherette (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | What's new for 2016 Kia Soul EV: A third trim appears; Nozzle locking function for the onboard charger; Illuminated AUX/USB port; Shadow Black and Bright Silver colors; Sun & Fun Package for the + trim (panoramic sunroof / LED interior lighting / Speaker Lights); | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | - | - |
| 2016 KIA Soul EV | 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Long Range AWD | 2022 Rivian R1T Explore | 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV |



