Comparison between:
- 2021 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
- 2023 Subaru Solterra Touring
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2023 Subaru Solterra Touring | |
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| Model alias | e-Soul Soul Electric Soul EV Explore Soul EV Premium | - |
| Trim | 64 kWh | Touring |
| Model year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Market | Europe | Global |
| Price | - | USD 51,995 (USA, Feb 2023) |
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 | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black | Two Tone Elemental Red Pearl Cosmic White Pearl Two Tone Cosmic White Pearl Two Tone Smoked Carbon Galactic Black Two Tone Harbor Mist Gray Pearl |
| Interior colors | - | Gray and Blue StarTex Black StarTex |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 165.2 in 4195 mm | 184.6 in 4689 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 73.2 in 1859 mm |
| Height | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 65.0 in 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2601 mm | 112.2 in 2850 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 63.4 in 1610 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 8.3 in 211 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 38.6 in 980 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in 988 mm | 37.1 in 942 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.8 in 1341 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.1 in 1044 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in 927 mm | 56.0 in 1422 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2765.0 l 97.65 ft3 2.77 m3 | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3347.0 l 118.20 ft3 3.35 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 | 441.0 l 15.57 ft3 0.44 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 | 1798.0 l 63.50 ft3 1.80 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3873.52 lb 1757 kg | 4497.43 lb 2040 kg |
| GVWR | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 356 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 168 Nm 17.2 kgm 124.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 3600 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | Smart regenerative braking operated via paddle shifters. Four regen braking levels (0 to 3). | Total system power - 160 kW / 215 hp Total system torque - 337 Nm / 249 ft lbs |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | - | AC synchronous |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Torque | - | 168 Nm 17.2 kgm 124.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.90 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 4.50 s |
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 | EPA: 221.8 mi / 357.0 km WLTP: 257.0 mi / 413.6 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 | EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe EPA, CTY: 111 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 18 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 11.2 m 36.75 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 12.8:1 | Adaptive Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) |
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 | - |
| Additional information | - | Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
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) | 4-wheel independent raised suspension |
| Rear suspension | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | 4-wheel independent raised suspension |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Front brakes diameter - 12 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.8 in | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 7.5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 | 235/50R20 100V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 72.8 kWh |
| Voltage | 356 V | - |
| Energy density | 250 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | 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 | Battery capacity - 205 Ah |
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 | Wall charger, 6.6 kW DC fast 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, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 6.6 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 | Wall charging, 11:00 |
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) | Accessory Activity Mount (O) All-Weather Floor Liners (O) Body Side Molding (O) Bottle holders in front and rear doors (S) Cargo cover (O) Cargo Cover (S) Cargo Tray (O) Cargo-area underfloor storage tray (S) Driving Mode Select (S) Dual front cup holders (S) Dual rear cup holders in fold-down armrest (S) Fixed cross bar mounting points (S) Retractable cargo area cover (S) S-Pedal Drive driving system (S) Split-design roof spoiler with aerodynamic fins (S) StarDrive zero-emissions all-electric drivetrain (S) 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Active Cornering Assist (S) Advanced frontal airbag system (SRS) (S) Advanced Park Driver Parking Assistance (S) Automatic High Beam (AHB) (S) Blind-Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (S) Brake Assist (S) Brake Hold (S) Brake Override System (S) Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (S) Driver and front passenger knee airbags (S) Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (S) EyeSight Driver Assist Technologies (S) Grip Control (S) Height adjustable three-point front seatbelts (S) Keyless entry system (S) Lane Departure Alert and Prevention (S) Lane Tracing Assist (S) LATCH system (S) Panoramic View Montior 360-degree camera system (S) Parking Support Brake (S) Pre-Collision Braking (S) Pre-Collision System (S) Rear child-safety locks (S) Rear-Vision Camera (S) Seat-mounted front side airbags (SRS) (S) Side curtain airbags (SRS) (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control (TRAC) (S) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) (S) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) (S) Whiplash-protection front seats with height-adjustable head restraints (S) X-Mode (S) 12.3-inch Subaru Multimedia Navigation (S) 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability (S) Configurable 7.0-inch LCD instrument cluster (S) Digital Key (with Solterra Connect app) (S) Front USB-A and dual USB-C illuminated input/charge ports (S) Harman Kardon premium audio system (S) Intelligent Assistant voice-activated vehicle interface (S) Keyless Entry with Push-Button Start (S) Qi wireless smartphone charging pad (S) Rear dual USB-C illuminated charge ports (S) Solterra Connect Enabled (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Dual-zone climate control (S) Rear seat climate control vents (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated second-row outboard seats (S) Reclining second-row 60/40-split flat-folding seatbacks (S) Ventilated front seats (S) 3-spoke steering wheel with integrated controls (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column (S) Auto-up / auto-down power windows with anti-pinch protection (S) Panoramic glass roof with power sunshade (S) Power rear gate with automatic close, height memory function and vehicle lock button (S) Roof rails (S) Two-speed windshield wipers (S) Windshield wiper de-icer (S) Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink (S) Heated power-folding exterior mirrors w/ integrated turn signals and entry illumination (S) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (S) LED fog lights (S) Multi-beam LED Headlights (S) Satin chrome-finish accent trim (S) StarTex (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine / ExecutiveLine | - |
| 2021 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2023 Subaru Solterra Touring |