Comparison between:
- 2015 KIA Soul EV
- 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2015 KIA Soul EV | 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV | |
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| Model year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | - | USD 27,495 (USA, May 2013) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | High-strength steel |
| Exterior colors | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver | Electric Blue Silver Ice Black Granite Summit White Titanium |
| Interior colors | Grey | Electric Blue Dark Pewter |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 163.0 in 4140 mm | 146.5 in 3720 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 64.1 in 1627 mm |
| Height | 62.7 in 1593 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 93.5 in 2375 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 54.8 in 1391 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.1 in 841 mm | 31.1 in 790 mm |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 729 mm | 21.9 in 555 mm |
| Approach angle | 17.3 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 29.2 ° | - |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.4 in 1000 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 50.7 in 1288 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 49.7 in 1263 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 48.0 in 1218 mm |
| Rear hip room | 49.3 in 1252 mm | 47.5 in 1206 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 42.0 in 1067 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 35.2 in 893 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2444.0 l 86.31 ft3 2.44 m3 |
| Total volume | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 | 2717.0 l 95.95 ft3 2.72 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 | 273.0 l 9.64 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 | 663.0 l 23.41 ft3 0.66 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3289.3 lb 1492 kg | 2967.42 lb 1346 kg |
| Payload | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.326 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | General Motors |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 104 kW 139.5 hp 141.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 542 Nm 55.3 kgm 399.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 2730 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Normal Sport |
| Additional information | Input voltage - 240-413 V | The motor is oil-cooled. |
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 | 104 kW 139.5 hp 141.4 ps |
| Total system torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 542 Nm 55.3 kgm 399.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 11.20 s | 7.90 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: 82.0 mi / 132.0 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 | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 109 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 | 10.3 m 33.79 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | 2.8 |
| 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 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 3.17 |
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) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
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 | 10.1 in 256 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.1 in 282 mm | 10.2 in 258 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 92H | 185/55R15 195/55R15 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 27 kWh | 21.3 kWh |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | A123 Systems |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 192 | 336 |
| Number of modules | 8 | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | - |
| Energy density | 200 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 604.95 lb 274.4 kg | 559.97 lb 254 kg |
| Volume | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 | 133.0 l 4.70 ft3 0.13 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | Air convection | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | Total capacity - 30.5 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Battery heating system (heat pump) is optional and available for East Coast markets only. Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 | The battery uses nanophosphate as the active cathode material in the Li-Ion batteries of A123 Systems. A liquid thermal management system cools and heats the battery. |
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 1.44 kW AC 3.84 kW DC 50 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, 0:20-0:25 |
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) 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) 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 navigation (S) AM/FM radio/SIRIUS Satellite Radio (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual 12V power outlets (front) (S) Rear camera display (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) 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) Steering-wheel-mounted audio control buttons (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) Aero windshield wipers (S) Power windows with driver's one touch auto down (S) Privacy glass (S) Day/night interior rear view mirror (S) Electrochromatic rear view mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power folding outside mirrors (S) Power outside mirrors (S) 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 rear combination lamps (S) Projection fog lights (S) Projection headlamps with auto light control (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) | Adjustable head restraints (S) Anti-theft technology (S) Brake assist (S) Collapsible steering column (S) Cruise control (S) Electronic parking break (S) Four-wheel ABS (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) LATCH child seat attachment system (S) OnStar safety and security system (3 years free) (S) Rollover sensing system (S) Seat belt pretensioners in the front seats (S) StabiliTrak stability control (S) 10 x standard airbags (S) Standard electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Three-point safety belts in all four seats (S) Traction control (S) 7-inch LCD display (S) Bluetooth capability (S) Chevrolet MyLink, USB port, auxiliary input jack (S) Push-button start (S) Remote keyless entry (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (three-month trial period) (S) 6 x speakers (S) Remote start/cabin pre-conditioning (S) Heated front seats (O) Leather-wrapped (O) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Power locks and windows (S) Fabric (S) Leatherette (O) |
| 2015 KIA Soul EV | 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV |