Comparison between:
- 2022 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
- 2018 KIA Soul EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 KIA Niro EV EX Premium | 2018 KIA Soul EV | |
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| Model alias | e-Niro eNiro | - |
| Trim | EX Premium | - |
| Model year | 2022 | 2018 |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 44,650 (USA, Apr 2022) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
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 | Graphite Gray Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Steel Gray | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Cloud White Shadow Black |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.5 in 4356 mm | 163.0 in 4140 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1806 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Height | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 62.7 in 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.1 in 841 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 28.7 in 729 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 17.3 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 29.2 ° |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 39.5 in 1003 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 1389 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 49.3 in 1252 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg | 3320.16 lb 1506 kg |
| Payload | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | 1005.31 lb 456 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.35 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only) |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 356 V | 360 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3600 rpm | 2730 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | - | Input voltage - 240-413 V |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 11.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | 11.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km | NEDC, CMB: 155.3 mi / 250.0 km EPA, CMB: 111.0 mi / 178.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 108 MPGe EPA, HWY: 93 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 |
| 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 | 2.85 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 | 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 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.1 in 282 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 6.5Jx16 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 205/60R16 92H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | SK Innovation |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 294 | 200 |
| Number of modules | 3 | 8 |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 375 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | 206 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1030 lb 467.2 kg | 631.49 lb 286.44 kg |
| Volume | - | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Air convection |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Additional information | Capacity - 180 Ah Power - 170 kW Optional battery heating | Total capacity - 31.8 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 6.6 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 100 kW, 0:29-0:42 DC 50 kW, 1:02 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:31 AC 6.6 kW, 4:38-4:50 AC 2.3 kW, 13:03-13:50 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Crossbars (O) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with camera and sensor (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 (S) Highway Driving Assist (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert (S) LATCH (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control – Curve (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio (S) AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Digital clock (S) Outside temperature display (S) 8 x speakers and 1 subwoofer Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology (S) Supervision meter cluster with 7-inch display with Tachometer (S) Trip computer (S) USB audio input ports (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) UVO eco Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Climate and charging scheduling system (S) Driver's only air conditioning (S) Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor (S) Rear air conditioning vent (S) Remote Start with cabin preheating or cooling functionality (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 4-way manual passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Driver's seat back pocket (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic windshield glass with shade band (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Cargo cover (S) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Deluxe scuff plates (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Power door locks with two-turn entry system (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power rear windows (S) Power tilt/slide sunroof (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) Solar control front windows (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Heated and body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with driver's ticket holder (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) Center console mood lamp (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED cargo light (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED overhead console lamp (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Artificial leather seat trim (S) | Body color bumpers with color accents (S) Cargo screen (S) Center console with storage and armrest (S) Dual front cup holders (S) Fender with unique thermo plastic olefin with transparent acrylic (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) Overhead console with sunglass holder (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles and inside accents (S) Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Cruise Control (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) Impact sensing auto door unlock (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) Speed sensing auto door locks (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 Push button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) 6 x speakers (S) USB/auxiliary input jacks (S) UVO EV Services (3 Year Subscription) (S) Air conditioning with auto defog and cluster ionizer (S) Rear air conditioning vent (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 with height adjuster (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) Power front/rear windows (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 blade type windshield wipers (S) Front door speaker lights (O) Panoramic sunroof with tilt, sliding and safety functions (O) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power windows with driver's one touch auto down (S) Privacy glass (rear doors window, back lite) (S) Solar control glass (windshield, front and rear doors, rear window) (S) Auto Dimming rear view mirror (S) Body color power adjustable heated outside mirrors (S) Day/night interior rear view mirror (S) Outside mirrors with one touch triple turn signal indicators (S) Power folding outside mirrors (S) 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 cargo light (O) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) LED positioning headlights (S) LED rear combination lamps (S) Mood lamp (front door speaker and bottle holder) (O) Overhead LED room lamps (O) Projection fog lights (S) Projection headlamps with auto light control, anti fog and escort function (S) Bio based interior materials (S) Cloth seat trim with blue stitching (S) Deluxe center door trim (including door armrest garnish and padding) (S) Deluxe upper door trim (S) Leather seat trim with blue piping (S) Leatherette center door trim (S) Leatherette upper console (S) Soft touch dash (S) Soft touch front upper door panels (S) Unique Gray Stitch (steering wheel, console armrest and cloth seat) and Leather seat trim with black (O) White high gloss trim (center fascia panel, transmission gear shift knob cover and indicator panel a (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | What's new for 2018 Kia Soul EV - increased number of battery cells and slightly larger capacity resulting in longer range. The middle trim is dropped out. |
| 2022 KIA Niro EV EX Premium | 2018 KIA Soul EV |