Comparison between:
- 2015 KIA Soul EV
- 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2015 KIA Soul EV | 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 | |
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| Model alias | - | G70 xDrive 60 |
| Trim | - | xDrive60 |
| Model year | 2015 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 140,100 (DE, Jan 2026) EUR 139,900 (DE, Jun 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver | Alpine White Sapphire Black Sophisto Gray Brilliant Mineral White Oxide Gray Sparkling Copper Gray Adventurine Red Space Silver M Carbon Black Dravite Gray Tanzanite Blue Frozen Pure Gray Frozen Deep Gray Frozen Tanza |
| Interior colors | Grey | Black Black and Burgundy Mocha Cognac Amarone Smoke White Tartufo Gray Caramel |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 163.0 in 4140 mm | 212.2 in 5391 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 76.8 in 1950 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 86.3 in 2192 mm |
| Height | 62.7 in 1593 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 126.6 in 3215 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 67.5 in 1714 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 68.3 in 1735 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.1 in 841 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 729 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 17.3 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 29.2 ° | - |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 5.4 in 136 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.8 in 1010 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 38.6 in 981 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 59.6 in 1515 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 49.3 in 1252 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 42.8 in 1087 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 | 500.0 l 17.66 ft3 0.50 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3289.3 lb 1492 kg | 5820.2 lb 2640 kg |
| Weight distribution front | - | 48.7 % |
| Weight distribution rear | - | 51.3 % |
| Front axle load limit | - | 3417.17 lb 1550 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3990.37 lb 1810 kg |
| Payload | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | 1344.82 lb 610 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 7165.02 lb 3250 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 4409.25 lb 2000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Frontal area - 2.6 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Model | - | XE2A02N0 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 190 kW 254.8 hp 258.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 rpm | 0 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 365 Nm 37.2 kgm 269.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 2730 rpm | 0 - 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | Input voltage - 240-413 V | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Motor type | - | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 0 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 380 Nm 38.7 kgm 280.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 6000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
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 | 400 kW 536.4 hp 543.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 745 Nm 76.0 kgm 549.5 ft-lb |
| Additional information | - | System power-to-weight ratio - 6.6 kg/kW 5th Gen BMW eDrive technology |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 149.1 mph 240.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | 4.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 11.20 s | 4.50 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 | WLTP, CMB: 320.0 mi / 515.0 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 | WLTP, CMB: 22.2 kWh/100 km |
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 | 13.1 m 42.98 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | - |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.7:1 | Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic function and variable steering ratio Steering ratio - 15.6:1 Optional Integral Active Steering with active roll stabilization Turning circle with Integral Active Steering - 12. 3 m |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 8.77 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.37 |
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 Double wishbone Electronically controlled dampers Adaptive air suspension with automatic self-leveling |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Five-link Shock absorbers Electronically controlled dampers Adaptive air suspension with automatic self-leveling |
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 | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.1 in 282 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | 8.5Jx19 9Jx20 10.5Jx20 9Jx21 10.5Jx21 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 92H | 245/50R19 105W 255/45R20 285/40R20 255/40R21 285/35R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 27 kWh | 105.7 kWh |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 192 | - |
| Number of modules | 8 | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 376.4 V |
| Energy density | 200 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 604.95 lb 274.4 kg | - |
| Volume | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | Total capacity - 30.5 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Battery heating system (heat pump) is optional and available for East Coast markets only. Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 | Net battery capacity - 101.7 kWh Battery capacity - 280.8 Ah |
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 |
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 195 kW AC 11 kW DC 195 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 | - |
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) 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) 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 navigation (S) AM/FM radio/SIRIUS Satellite Radio (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual 12V power outlets (front) (S) Rear camera display (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) 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) Steering-wheel-mounted audio control buttons (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) Aero windshield wipers (S) Power windows with driver's one touch auto down (S) Privacy glass (S) Day/night interior rear view mirror (S) Electrochromatic rear view mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power folding outside mirrors (S) Power 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 rear combination lamps (S) Projection fog lights (S) Projection headlamps with auto light control (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) | M Sport Package (O) M Sport Package Pro (O) 3-point automatic-reel belt on all seats with stoppers at front (S) Active Lane Chane Assistant with eye confirmation (O) Active Protection (S) Alarm (S) ARB technology (near-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Belt tensioner and belt force limiter in the front (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Distance Conotrol with Stop & Go (O) Driving Assistant (S) Driving Assistant Plus (O) Driving Assistant Professional (O) Dry Brake Function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control with ABS (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear head airbags (S) Front and side airbags for driver and passenger (S) Highway Assistant (O) Hill Start Control (S) Interaction airbag between driver and front passenger (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats (S) New steering wheel with new multifunction buttons with active hapctics (S) Parking Assistant with Reversing Assist (S) Parking Assitant Plus with Surround View System (O) Performance Control (S) Seat belt tensioner and force limites front and rear outer seats (S) Steering and Lane Control Asssist (O) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats with belt stopper (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Trailer Stability Control (S) 39 x -speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (O) 21 x -speaker Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System (S) 12.3-inch driver display cluster (S) 14.9-inch touch control display (S) 2x USB ports and 1x Type-C port (S) 31.3" BMW Theatre Screen in the rear with Amazon Fire TV (O) 5.5" touch display in rear doors (S) 5G connectivity and eSIM (S) Apple carPlay and Android Auto (S) BMW Controller with direct dial buttons (S) BMW IconicSounds Electric (S) BMW iDrive with QuickSelect (S) BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant (S) BMW Interaction Bar (S) BMW Live Cockpit Professional (S) BMW Natural Interaction (S) BMW OS 8.5 (S) Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound system (S) Comfort Access - keyless unlocking (S) Connected Drive with BMW Connected+ (S) Connected Package Professional (O) Head-Up Display and Augmented View (O) Personal eSIM and 5G support (S) Welcome scenario "Great Entrance Moments" (S) Automatic climate control with 4-zone control (S) Hardware and solar sensor (S) Nano-particle filter (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Lumbar support for the driver (S) Multifunctional seats on the back (O) Multifunctional seats on the front (O) Power-adjsutable front seats with memory for driver (S) Flat-bottomed 2-spoke steering wheel (S) Power-adjustable steering wheel (S) BMWi Blue Accents on front sills, front side skirts, rear apron (S) Fixed glass roof with power roller blinds (S) Flush door handles (S) Panoramic glass roof 'Sky Lounge' (O) Power tailgate (S) Roller blinds for rear side windows and main rear window (S) Soft-close automatic doors (S) Power-adjustable and auto-dimming side mirrors with memory (S) Adaptive Matrix LED headlights (S) Crystal headlights (O) Illuminated BMW kidney grille 'Iconic Glow' (S) Luxury lounge atmosphere in the interior with individual My Modes (S) Merino leather in bi-color variants (O) Veganza Leather (S) Velour floor matts (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Some of the features may differ from market to market in terms of being standard or optional. |
| 2015 KIA Soul EV | 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 |