Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
- 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | |
| Series | - | - | ID. |
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| Model alias | e-Soul Soul Electric Soul EV Explore Soul EV Premium e-Soul Inspiration | - | ID.4 Life ID.4 Style |
| Trim | 64 kWh | SEL Premium | Pure |
| Model year | 2023 | 2019 | 2023 |
| Market | Europe | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | EUR 46,950 (Germany, Feb 2023) | USD 38,895 (USA, Jul 2019) | EUR 37,655 (Germany, May 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl | Blue Dusk Gletcher White Grenadilla Black Kings Red |
| Interior colors | - | Titan Black Shetland Beige | Black and Platinum Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 166.1 in 4220 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm | 180.5 in 4584 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.8 in 2027 mm | 83.0 in 2108 mm |
| Height | 63.2 in 1605 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm | 64.3 in 1634 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm | 62.5 in 1588 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 5.6 in 143 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 42.0 in 1066 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 38.1 in 967 mm | 38.5 in 979 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm | 57.5 in 1460 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 55.9 in 1421 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm | 54.4 in 1382 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 46.7 in 1185 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in 1044 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm | 41.1 in 1045 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm | 37.6 in 954 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2765.0 l 97.65 ft3 2.77 m3 | - | 2830.0 l 99.94 ft3 2.83 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 | 543.0 l 19.18 ft3 0.54 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1575.0 l 55.62 ft3 1.57 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3873.52 lb 1757 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg | 4168.94 lb 1891 kg |
| Payload | - | 892.87 lb 405 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 5467.46 lb 2480 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.27 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | Headroom with glass roof front - 10404 mm Headroom with glass roof front - 976 mm Passenger volume with a glass roof - 2865 l Roof load - 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | EEM 100 | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Brushless DC |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 356 V | - | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 109 kW 146.2 hp 148.2 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 3300 - 12000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb | 220 Nm 22.4 kgm 162.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3600 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco Comfort Sport Standard |
| Additional information | - | Three levels of regenerative braking Eco mode power - 70 kW Eco mode torque - 233 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | 9.60 s | 10.90 s |
| Additional information | - | Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km | NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km EPA: 125.0 mi / 201.2 km | WLTP: 213.1 mi / 343.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 16.9 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.9 m 35.76 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | 2.76 | 3.5 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 12.8:1 | - | Steering ratio - 15.92:1 |
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 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 3.61 | 4.39 |
| Additional information | - | Gearbox model - EQ 270 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Drums |
| Additional information | Front brakes diameter - 12 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.8 in | Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in | Front brakes - 13.4 x 1.1 in Rear brakes - 11 x 2 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 | 8Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 | 205/55R16 91H | 235/60R18 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | Samsung SDI | LG Chem |
| Model | - | - | LGX E78 (NCM712) |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 35.8 kWh | 52 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 264 | 240 |
| Number of modules | - | 27 | 9 |
| Voltage | 356 V | 323 V | 408 V |
| Energy density | 250 Wh/kg | - | 265 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Passive cooling | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | Battery Ah - 180 Ah Actual battery capacity is 67 kWh - 64 kWh is the usable capacity. Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) is optional | - | Gross capacity - 55 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 7.2 kW AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Standard wall socket, 1.2 kW Standard wall socket, 2.3 kW Wall box, 3.6 kW Wall box, 7.2 kW CCS fast charging, 40 kW CCS fast charging, 50 kW | Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC charging 7.2 kW, 8:54-10:28 | CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:34 CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:43 Wall box 7.2 kW, 4:55 Wall box 3.6 kW, 9:50 Standard wall socket 230V, 15:24 Standard wall socket 110/120V, 29:30 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Roof rails (S) SUV Pack (O) Anti lock 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 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 (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (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 child safety door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S) Rear parking system (S) Rear view 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) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with reversing camera system (S) 12V power outlet (front) (S) 7" OLED Colour Display Cluster (S) AM/FM/MP3 audio system and DAB+ radio (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) 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) Driver's Seat Power Lumbar Support (S) Power Driver Seat Adjustment (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Aero Blade Wipers (S) Automatic Window Defogger (S) Bodycolor outside door handles (S) Front windows with onetouch auto up/down and safety (S) Heated front seats (S) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power front/rear windows (S) Privacy glass on rear (S) Rain Sensing Front Wipers (S) Satin Chrome Interior Door Handles (S) Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (S) Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror (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) Leather (S) | Adjustable cargo floor (S) e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S) Integrated rear spoiler (S) 3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S) Active Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Traffic Alert (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Autonomous Emergency Braking (S) Child safety locks on rear doors (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Cruise Control (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S) Electronic Differential Lock (S) Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Engine Braking Assist (S) Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist) (S) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist) (S) LATCH (S) Maneuver Braking (S) Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking (S) Parking Steering Assistant (S) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbags for front seats (S) Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) XDS (Cross Differential System) (S) 2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S) 9.2-inch Discover Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Keyless entry with push-button start (S) MIB II infotainment system (S) MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S) 8 x speakers (S) USB port (S) Volkswagen Car-Net Guide & Inform (S) Volkswagen Digital Cockpit with 12.3-inch screen (S) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) Energy-efficient auxilliary climate control heat pump (S) 6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Self-dimming, frameless, interior rearview mirror (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Ambient lighting with illuminated footwell and doorsill scuff plates (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) High Beam Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED headlights with blue accents and low-speed corner-illuminating feature (S) LED rear lights (S) Leather gear knob (S) V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (S) | Body color bumpers and black roof rails (S) Stainless steel pedals (S) Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Advanced keyless access (KESSY) with proximity unlocking (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Anti-theft vehicle immobilizer (S) Center display proximity sensor (S) Driver and front passenger airbags (S) Drowsiness detection (S) Dual front airbags (S) Dual front-side airbags (S) e-Sound (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electromechanical Brake Booster (eBB) (S) Electronic parking brake (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Foldable trailer hitch with electrical release (S) Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) IQ.Drive assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Light Assist (High Beam Control for headlights (S) Park Assist Plus with Memory Parking (S) Park Distance Control, front & rear (S) Portable tire fix kit (S) Power door locks w/ remote featuring panic button (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear View Camera System with dynamic guidelines (S) Side Curtain Protection head impact airbags, front & rear (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with height adjustment and tensioners (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) Warning sound and light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened (S) Wheel locks with extended theft protection (S) 10-inch Discover Pro display (S) 5.3-inch Volkswagen ID.Cockpit configurable digital instrument display (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) App-Connect smartphone integration via USB (S) Bluetooth (S) Capability for in-vehicle 4G LTE enabled Wi-Fi (S) Capability for VW Car-Net services (S) Car2X (S) DAB + digital radio reception (S) Discover Pro navigation (S) Diversity antenna for FM reception (S) Hello ID. voice control (S) Rear USB-C charging ports for 2nd row (S) 7 x speakers (S) Telephone interface (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) Wireless App-Connect smartphone integration (S) Wireless inductive charger (for compatible devices) (S) Wireless inductive charger (for compatible devices) (S) 2nd row adjustable air vents (S) Climatronic with touch dual-zone automatic climate control and pollen filter (S) Heat pump (S) 3-passenger, 60/40 split fold-flat rear bench (S) 6-way manually adjustable front seats with power recline (S) Armrest for front seats (S) Center console w/ configurable storage & cup holders (S) Heated front seats (S) Seat-mounted fold-down center armrests for front seats (S) Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Multi-function steering wheel (S) Tilting & telescoping adjustable steering column (S) Automatic, variable intermittent front windshield wipers with rain sensor (S) Heat-insulating glazing on side and rear windows (S) Heated automatic front washer nozzles (S) Illuminated & carpeted cargo area w/ tie-down hooks & 12V power port (S) Illuminated flush door handles (S) Laminated safety glass for the windscreen (S) Rear window wiper & washer (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Body color side mirror caps (S) Convex exterior mirror on front passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable, foldable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lit make-up mirror on sunvisors (S) Adjustable 10-color ambient interior lighting (S) Automatic headlights with "Coming Home-Leaving Home" feature (S) Front & rear LED reading lights (S) ID.Light (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights and LED rear license plate lighting (S) Carpeted floor mats, front & rear (S) Matrix fabric (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine / ExecutiveLine | For the MY 2018 the e-Golf is in very short supply for the US and in select states: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. | This is the very basic set of features available for this trim and may vary according to the market. Further equipment trim details should be discussed with your local dealer. |
| 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium | 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pure |