Comparison between:
- 2016 KIA Soul EV
- 2022 KIA EV6 Wind AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2016 KIA Soul EV | 2022 KIA EV6 Wind AWD | |
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| Trim | - | Wind AWD |
| Model year | 2016 | 2022 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Shadow Black | Glacier Off-White Steel Gray Interstellar Gray Gravity Blue Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue Steel Matte Gray |
| Interior colors | Grey | Black |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 163.0 in 4140 mm | 184.3 in 4680 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 74.0 in 1880 mm |
| Height | 62.7 in 1593 mm | 61.0 in 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 64.4 in 1637 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 | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 49.3 in 1252 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 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 | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 52.0 l 1.84 ft3 0.05 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3289.3 lb 1492 kg | 4662.78 lb 2115 kg |
| Payload | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 5555.65 lb 2520 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2303.83 lb 1045 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 | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 2730 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.
| Motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| 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 | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 605 Nm 61.7 kgm 446.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 116.8 mph 188.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 11.20 s | 5.10 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: 282.0 mi / 453.8 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: 116 MPGe EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, HWY: 94 MPGe |
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 | 11.6 m 38.06 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | 2.67 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 15.7:1 | Steering ratio - 14.25:1 |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 10.65 |
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 |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link |
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 | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.1 in 282 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 92H | 235/55R19 105V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 27 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 192 | 384 |
| Number of modules | 8 | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 697 V |
| Energy density | 200 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 604.95 lb 274.4 kg | 1051.83 lb 477.1 kg |
| Volume | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 | 337.3 l 11.91 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Additional information | Total capacity - 30.5 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard | Battery capacity - 111.2 Ah Cell-Level Energy Density - 618 Wh/l Pack-Level Energy Density - 229.4 Wh/l Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external port |
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 |
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 10.9 kW DC 240 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, 0:11-0:18 |
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) | 2nd row side seats armrest with two cupholders (S) Cargo power outlet (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and two cup holders (S) Gloss black front grille (S) Gloss black lower fascia bumper (S) Gloss black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind spot camera rear-view mirrors (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S) Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (O) Central door locks (S) Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for car/pedestrian/cyclist (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFAS) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Parking Distance Warning - Forward & Reverse (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) (O) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCTA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) (O) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk unlock, remote start, panic alarm, and remote smart pa (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Surround View Monitor (SVM)s (O) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0) (S) Central speaker (S) 4 x front and rear tweeters (S) Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) 2 x front midrange speakers (S) Meridian premium audio system with subwoofer and amplifier (S) 2 x rear surround spealers (S) Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Air filter (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Rear air conditioning vents (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) 2nd row reclining (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support & chauffer seat switch (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic film front door window (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Luggage board (S) Manual aero flush outside door handle (S) Plastic scuff plates (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Privacy glass on rear doors with quarter glass and tailgate (S) Silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Smart power liftgate (S) Windshield wiper blade (S) Day/night rear-view mirror (S) Gloss black side mirrors with memory (S) Heated side mirrors with LED repeater lamps and gloss black base (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Door courtesy reflector (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED map lamp (S) LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights (S) LED rear cargo light (S) LED side puddle lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) (S) Artificial leather seat trim (S) Carpet flooring (S) Cloth trim roof (S) Recycled fabric crashpad (S) |
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 KIA EV6 Wind AWD |

