Comparison between:
- 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III
- 2023 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh
- 2023 Hyundai KONA Electric SE Connect 39 kWh
- 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III | 2023 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh | 2023 Hyundai KONA Electric SE Connect 39 kWh | 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance | |
| Series | - | - | - | ID. |
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| Model alias | MINI Electric MINI EV | e-Soul 39 kWh Soul Electric 39 kWh Soul EV Urban | KONA EV SE Connect 39 kWh | - |
| Trim | Level III | 39 kWh | SE Connect 39 kWh | Pure Performance |
| Model year | 2020 | 2023 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | United Kingdom | Europe |
| Price | GBP 30,400 (UK, Oct 2019) USD 37,750 (USA, Oct 2019) | - | GBP 32,750 (UK, Feb 2023) | GBP 29,580 (UK, Sep 2021) EUR 34,590 (DE, Sep 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | - | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Black Grey Silver Red Green | Inferno Red Snow White Neptune Blue Fusion Black Mars Orange | Atlas Wite Ecotronic Gray Abyss Black Ultimate Red | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey |
| Interior colors | - | - | Black | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black |
| Number of doors | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 151.4 in 3845 mm | 165.2 in 4195 mm | 165.6 in 4205 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | 68.0 in 1727 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 76.1 in 1932 mm | - | 81.5 in 2070 mm | - |
| Height | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 63.2 in 1605 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 in 2495 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm |
| Front track | 58.5 in 1485 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm |
| Rear track | 58.5 in 1485 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm |
| Clearance | 5.0 in 128 mm | 6.0 in 153 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm | - |
| Front headroom | - | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm | 40.3 in 1024 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 | - | - | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 | - |
| Total volume | - | - | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 211.0 l 7.45 ft3 0.21 m3 | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 731.0 l 25.82 ft3 0.73 m3 | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3009.31 lb 1365 kg | 3328.98 lb 1510 kg | 3384.1 lb 1535 kg | 3906.59 lb 1772 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2171.55 lb 985 kg | - | - | 2314.85 lb 1050 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | 1918.02 lb 870 kg | - | - | 2733.73 lb 1240 kg |
| Roof load | 132.28 lb 60 kg | - | - | - |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | - | 1069.24 lb 485 kg | 1031.76 lb 468 kg |
| GVWR | 3902.18 lb 1770 kg | 4464.36 lb 2025 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4938.35 lb 2240 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.3 Cd | 0.35 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.267 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | - | - | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | - | - | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 327 V | - | - |
| Power | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 0 - 7000 rpm | 2600 - 8000 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 100 - 1000 rpm | 240 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Sport MID Green Green+ | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | Two-level regen | - | - | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 97.6 mph 157.0 km/h | 96.3 mph 155.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.30 s | 9.90 s | 9.90 s | 8.90 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | 4.60 s | - | - | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 6.90 s | - | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 110.0 mi / 177.0 km WLTP, CMB: 140.0 mi / 225.3 km | WLTP, CMB: 171.5 mi / 276.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 217.5 mi / 350.0 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 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15.6 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 14.3 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | A+++ | 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 | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.7 m 35.10 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.5 | 2.5 | - |
| Additional information | Electrically assisted EPS unit with Servotronic function | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 3.069 | 8.206 | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | 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 | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Trailing arm (trailing link) | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 12.0 in 305 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs | Drums |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.8 in 300 mm | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | 7Jx17 | 7Jx17 | 7.5Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 195/55R16 87W | 215/55R17 | 215/55R17 94V | 215/55R18 T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 32.6 kWh | 39.2 kWh | 39.2 kWh | 45 kWh |
| Manufacturer | CATL | SK Innovation | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Model | - | - | - | LGX E78 |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) | NCM622 | NCM712 |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite | Graphite | Graphite |
| Number of cells | - | - | - | 192 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V | 2.5 V | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 12 | - | - | 8 |
| Battery voltage | 350.4 V | 327 V | 327 V | 408 V |
| Energy density | - | 250 Wh/kg | - | 265 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 440.92 lb 200 kg | 698.87 lb 317 kg | - | 454.15 lb 206 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | T-shaped battery pack Usable capacity - 28.9 kWh | Battery Ah - 120 Ah Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) is optional | Battery heater | Estimated gross capacity - 48 kWh |
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 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.4 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 50 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11.5 kW DC 50 kW | AC 7.2 kW AC 11 kW DC 100 kW DC 50 kW | AC 10.5 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 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, 0:31-0:39 AC 11.5 kW, 2:58 AC 7.4 kW, 4:25 | DC 50 kW, 0:24-0:26 DC 100 kW, 0:24-0:26 AC 7.2 kW, 5:34-6:24 | DC 100 kW, 0:24 DC 50 kW, 0:47 AC 10.5 kW, 8:06 | DC 100 kW, 0:32 DC 50 kW, 0:43-0:54 AC 7.2 kW, 6:15 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Brake dry function (S) City collision mitigation for pedestrians (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Cruise control (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with brake assistant (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) (S) Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC) and Performance Control (S) Electronics parking brake (S) Fading Brake Support (S) Front and rear parking distance control (S) High beam assistance (S) Hill start assist (S) Hydraulic 2-circuit brake system with anti-lock brakes (ABS) (S) Rear view park assist camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Traffic sign information (S) 5.5-inch driver's display (S) 8.8-inch touch screen (S) Comfort access (keyless entry) (S) Digital Cockpit (S) Harman / Kardon speakers (S) Head up display (S) MINI Navigation including Apple Car Play, MINI Connected and public charging locations (S) 2-zone automatic air-conditioning (S) Auxiliary heating (S) With heat pump (S) Heated seats (S) Panoramic sunroof (S) LED headlights (S) MINI logo puddle lights (S) Full leather interior (S) | Blue finish on C-pillar (S) Antilock 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 seatbelt pretensioners (S) Front seatbelt reminder and buckle sensor (S) Full length side curtain airbags (S) Height adjustable front seatbelt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (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 childsafety door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S) Rearview 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) TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12V power outlet (front) (S) 7" OLED Colour Display Cluster (S) 8" audio display with reversing camera (S) AM/FM/MP3 audio system and DAB+ radio (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) 2 x 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) Manual Driver Seat Adjustment (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Automatic Window Defogger (S) Bodycolor outside door handles (S) Front variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front windows with onetouch auto up/down and safety (S) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power front/rear windows (S) Privacy glass on rear (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) Cloth (S) | Front cup holders (S) Metallic paint (O) Roof rails (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition (S) Cruise control - smart adaptive speed control with stop/go (S) Drive mode selector (S) eCall (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cycle Detection (S) Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (S) Front, front side and curtain airbags (S) Highway Drive Assist (HDA) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobiliser (S) Keyless entry with engine start/stop button (S) Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear cross traffic alert (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tyre Pressure Display (S) 10.25-inch Driver's Supervision Instrument Cluster with TFT Display (S) 10.25-inch Widescreen Navigation with Bluelink & Mapcare (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Driver's supervision instrument cluster with 7-inch TFT display (S) Front USB and AUX connections (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) 8 x speakers and 1 subwoofer KRELL Premium Audio (S) USB charger on center console (S) Climate Control (S) Adjustable head restraints (S) Driver's Seat Manual Adjustments (S) Driver's seat manual height adjustment (S) Front passenger's seat manual adjustments (S) Power lumbar support for driver's seat (S) Height and reach adjustble steering column (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio controls (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Climate Control with Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen (S) One-touch power front windows with anti-trap mechanism (S) Power front and rear windows (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Front and center interior lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED positioning lights (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Cloth (S) | Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Crash warning system (S) Driver drowsiness detection (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control, rear radar (S) Speed limiter (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with belt tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Tool kit and tire mobility set: 12 volt compressor and tire sealant (S) Traffic signs recognition (S) 10-inch multi-touch display (S) 5.3-inch insturment cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth for mobiles and music streaming (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Dicover Pro navigation system (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless start system without safe securing (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Center console with 2 cup holders in front (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Multifunction steering wheel with touch controls (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) 10-color ambient lighting (S) LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S) LED taillights (S) Fragment fabric (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | US trim level - MINI Electric Iconic | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine | - | Trim levels and packages name vary from market to market and reflect on the final price. Please consult with your local dealer for an exact list of features of the trim level you're interested in. |
| 2020 MINI Cooper SE Level III | 2023 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh | 2023 Hyundai KONA Electric SE Connect 39 kWh | 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pure Performance |