Comparison between:
- 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh
- 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen
- 2020 Renault Zoe R135
- 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | |
| Series | - | - | ZE50 | - |
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| Model alias | - | Twingo Z.E. | - | e-Soul Soul Electric Soul EV Explore Soul EV Premium e-Soul Inspiration |
| Trim | 42 kWh | Zen | R135 | 64 kWh |
| Model year | 2021 | 2020 | 2020 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | - | EUR 46,950 (Germany, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | - | - | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Crystal White Quartz White Yellow Mango Red Flame Blue Dragee Green Pistachio Lunar Gray Black Star | Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | - | Black Grey | - |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | - | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 157.9 in 4011 mm | 142.3 in 3615 mm | - | 166.1 in 4220 mm |
| Width | 69.9 in 1775 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm | - | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.3 in 2040 mm | - | - | - |
| Height | 62.9 in 1598 mm | 60.7 in 1541 mm | - | 63.2 in 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 98.1 in 2492 mm | - | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 57.2 in 1452 mm | - | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm | - | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 139 mm | - | - | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | 6.7 in 170 mm | - | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 35.7 in 908 mm | - | 39.9 in 1013 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | 33.7 in 855 mm | - | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 52.0 in 1321 mm | - | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 50.6 in 1284 mm | - | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.6 in 1362 mm | - | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.2 in 1325 mm | - | 52.8 in 1341 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - | - | 41.1 in 1044 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | - | - | 36.5 in 927 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | - | - | 2765.0 l 97.65 ft3 2.77 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 240.0 l 8.48 ft3 0.24 m3 | - | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 980.0 l 34.61 ft3 0.98 m3 | - | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2965.22 lb 1345 kg | 2597.05 lb 1178 kg | - | 3873.52 lb 1757 kg |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | 771.62 lb 350 kg | - | - |
| GVWR | 3780.93 lb 1715 kg | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg | - | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.68 Cd | - | 0.35 Cd |
| Additional information | Overhang front / rear - 770 / 965 mm | - | - | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | Renault | Renault | - |
| Model | - | R80 | R135 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | - | 356 V |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | 3950 - 11450 rpm | 4200 - 11163 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 500 - 3590 rpm | 1500 - 3600 rpm | 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort | Eco B-mode | Eco Normal B-mode D-mode | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.20 s | 12.60 s | 9.90 s | 7.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 223.1 mi / 359.0 km EPA: 153.0 mi / 246.2 km WLTP: 192.6 mi / 310.0 km | WLTP: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km | WLTP: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km | WLTP: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 16.3 kWh/100 km | - | WLTP, CMB: 15.7 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.86 m 32.35 ft | 8.6 m 28.22 ft | - | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 3.93 | - | 2.5 |
| Additional information | - | - | - | 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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.665 | - | - | 8.206 |
| Additional information | Transmission type: GE1B | - | - | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | - | - | Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | - | - | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Drums | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | - | Ventilated disks front - 280 mm Drums rear - 9 inches | - | Front brakes diameter - 12 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.8 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5Jx19 5Jx20 5.5Jx19 | - | - | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/50R20 | 165/65R15 81T 185/60R15 84T | - | 215/55R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | LG Chem | Renault and LG Chem | SK Innovation |
| Model | - | - | Z.E. 50 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 42.2 kWh | 22 kWh | 54.66 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | - | 192 | - |
| Number of modules | - | 8 | 12 | - |
| Voltage | 352 V | 400 V | 400 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 168 Wh/kg | 250 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 363.76 lb 165 kg | 718.71 lb 326 kg | 1007.51 lb 457 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Additional information | The net battery capacity is 37.9 kWh Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L Optional battery heating system | Usable capacity - 21.3 kWh | Usable battery capacity - 52 kWh Heat pump Battery cell model - LGX E78 Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell chemistry - NCM172 Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg | 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 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Household charging, 2.8 kW BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | Ac charging, 3.7 kW AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 22 kW | Wallbox 3.7 kW, 3.7 kW Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7.4 kW Wallbox 11 kW, 11 kW Wallbox 22 kW, 22 kW DC charging, 50 kW | AC charging, 7.2 kW AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 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 Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1 | Caméléon charger, Type 2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC fast charging, 0:41 BMW i Wallbox 11 kW, 3:50 BMW i Wallbox 7.4 kW, 5:42 BMW i Wallbox 3.7 kW, 11:24 Household charging, 15:04 | 22 kW AC charging, 1:00-1:03 11 kW AC charging, 2:00-2:10 7.4 kW AC charging, 2:58-4:00 3.7 kW AC charging, 5:57-8:00 | DC charging, 0:50-1:03 Wallbox 22 kW, 2:22 Wallbox 11 kW, 4:44 Wallbox 7.4 kW, 7:02 Wallbox 3.7 kW, 14:04 | AC charging 7.2 kW, 8:54-10:28 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 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) | - | E-shifter (electronic gear lever) (S) Auto-Hold assistance (S) Automatic dimming of high beams (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Automatic parking brake (S) Blind spot warning (S) Front, rear and sides parking radar (S) Hands-free parking (S) Lane departure warning (S) Lane keeping assist (S) Overspeed prevention (S) Rearview camera (S) Recognition of traffic signals (S) 10-inch driver's display (S) 9.3-inch display with EASY LINK navigation (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) Wireless induction charger for a smartphone (S) Acoustic windshield (S) LED DLRs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlamps (S) LED interior lights (S) LED taillights (S) LED turn signals (S) 100% recycled fabric (carded yarn and PET) (S) | 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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | 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. | - | - | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine / ExecutiveLine |
| 2021 BMW i3 42 kWh | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh |