Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA Niro EV 3
- 2019 KIA Soul EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 KIA Niro EV 3 | 2019 KIA Soul EV | |
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| Model alias | Niro EV Advance | - |
| Trim | 3 | - |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2019 (MY19) |
| Market | United Kingdom, Sweden | North America, Europe |
| Price | GBP 39,545 (UK, Feb 2023) SKR 560,500 (Sweden, Feb 2023) | - |
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 | Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red 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 |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 163.0 in 4140 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1825 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 62.7 in 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | 33.1 in 841 mm |
| Rear overhang | 31.7 in 805 mm | 28.7 in 729 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 17.3 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 29.2 ° |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 153 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.7 in 1339 mm | 49.3 in 1252 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.9 in 937 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3833.84 lb 1739 kg | 3320.16 lb 1506 kg |
| Payload | 1016.33 lb 461 kg | 1005.31 lb 456 kg |
| GVWR | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 661.39 lb 300 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | 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 | 358 V | 360 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6000 - 9000 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 6000 rpm | 2730 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | 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 | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 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 | 7.10 s | 11.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km WLTP, CMB: 285.0 mi / 458.6 km | EPA, CMB: 111.0 mi / 178.6 km WLTP, CMB: 155.3 mi / 250.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 12.3 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km | 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 | 2.66 | 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 | 10.65 | 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 | 16.0 in 406 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 15.0 in 381 mm | 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.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 30 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 31.8 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 64.8 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180.9 Ah | 75 Ah |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | SK Innovation |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM622 |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 200 |
| 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 |
| Battery voltage | 358 V | 375 V |
| Energy density | 146.3 Wh/kg | 206 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 976.65 lb 443 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 |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | Air convection Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Additional information | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg 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 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 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, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 11 kW, 6:05-6:20 | 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 | Black & Chrome Coated Radiator Grille (S) Gloss Black Cladding (S) Towing Pack (S) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) (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) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front and Rear Parking Sensors (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 (HDA 1.0) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System (S) LATCH (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Go Functionality (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" TFT LCD Cluster (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) 6 x speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Wireless Mobile Phone Charger (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Dual Temperature Control (S) Rear Console Ventilation Duct (S) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) All-round Height Adjustable Head Rests (S) Driver and front passenger seat back pocket (S) Driver Power Adjusted Seat iwth power lumbar support (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front Passenger Manual Adjusted Seat (S) Heated Front Seats (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Auto Window Defogger (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Centre Fascia Metal Chopped Carbon (S) Front & Rear Chrome Skid Plate (S) Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Inside Door Handle Chrome Coating (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power front passenger's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Rain Sensing Front Wipers (S) Rear Privacy Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate) (S) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Standard Door Scuff Plates (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Electrically Folding Door Mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Heated and High Gloss Door Mirrors (S) Illuminated and extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors (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) Cargo light (S) Dual LED headlights (low and high projection) (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) Mood Lighting (S) Overhead console and room lamps (S) Rear LED lights (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Vegan Leather (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) 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 5.0 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 | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. | What's new for the 2019 Kia Soul EV - AVN 5.0 audio now standard. |
| 2023 KIA Niro EV 3 | 2019 KIA Soul EV |