Comparison between:
- 2016 KIA Soul EV
- 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh
- 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2016 KIA Soul EV | 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S | |
| Series | - | - | ID. |
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| Trim | - | 42 kWh | Pro S |
| Model year | 2016 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | GBP 38,760 (UK, Sep 2022) EUR 43,990 (DE, Sep 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer 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 | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey |
| Interior colors | Grey | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 163.0 in 4140 mm | 157.9 in 4011 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 80.3 in 2040 mm | - |
| Height | 62.7 in 1593 mm | 62.9 in 1598 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.1 in 841 mm | 30.3 in 770 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 729 mm | 38.0 in 965 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 17.3 ° | - | - |
| Departure angle | 29.2 ° | - | - |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 5.5 in 139 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | - | - |
| Rear hip room | 49.3 in 1252 mm | - | - |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 31.9 in 810 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 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3289.3 lb 1492 kg | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg | 4263.74 lb 1934 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | - | 2358.95 lb 1070 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | - | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg |
| Payload | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg | 762.8 lb 346 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | 5026.54 lb 2280 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.267 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
| Manufacturer | - | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | - | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | - | - |
| Power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 rpm | 4800 rpm | - |
| Torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 2730 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort | 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 | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | 7.20 s | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 11.20 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 | NEDC, CMB: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA, CMB: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP, CMB: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 341.8 mi / 550.0 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 | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 15.8 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | 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 | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | - | - |
| Additional information | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 9.665 | - |
| Additional information | - | Transmission type: GE1B | - |
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 Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | 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 | Discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | - | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Drums |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.1 in 282 mm | - | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 5Jx20 | 7.5Jx19 7.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 92H | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 | 215/50R19 T 215/45R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 27 kWh | 42.2 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | Samsung SDI | LG Chem |
| Model | - | - | LGX E78 |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM712 |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 192 | - | 288 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | - | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 8 | - | 12 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 352 V | 408 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 | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | 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 | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | Estimated gross capacity - 82 kWh |
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 | 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 2.8 kW AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW | AC 11 kW DC 125 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 50 kW, 0:41 AC 11 kW, 3:50 AC 7.4 kW, 5:42 AC 3.7 kW, 11:24 AC 2.8 kW, 15:04 | DC 125 kW, 0:30-0:37 AC 11 kW, 7:00-7:30 |
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) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and rear park distance control (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Pasrking Assistance (O) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (S) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) ConnectedDrive Services (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Wi-Fi hotspot (O) Wireless charging pad (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Adaptive LED headlights with turn lights and high beam assist (O) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights with cornering lights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Electronic Brown Trim (S) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather and cloth (S) Mega Carum Spice Grey SensaTec with Brown Cloth highlights (S) Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca Leather (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (S) | Stainless steel pedals with play/pause design Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Distance Control with Stop & Go (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 Assist with proactive occupant protection (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) Rearview camera (S) Speed limiter (S) Theft alarm with interior monitoring, back-up horn and tow-away protection (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 locking and starting system with safe fuse (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Asymmetrically folding rear seats (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (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) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) Door and side panels in synthetic leather (S) Fragment fabric (S) Seat panels in Flow fabric (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); | BMW i3 interior worlds have different names and variants in different markets. In the US they are Deka World / Mega World / Giga World / Tera World. In the UK they are Atelier / Lodge / Loft / Suite. | 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. |
| 2016 KIA Soul EV | 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S |