Comparison between:
- 2018 KIA Soul EV
- 2026 KIA EV4 81.4 kWh
- 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 KIA Soul EV | 2026 KIA EV4 81.4 kWh | 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD | |
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| Trim | - | 81.4 kWh | 81.4 kWh FWD |
| Model year | 2018 (MY18) | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | EUR 45,990 (DE, Sep 2025) GBP 39,295 (UK, Sep 2025) |
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 Aluminum | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Cloud White Shadow Black | Snow White Pearl Ivory Silver Matte Ivory Silver Metallic Shale Grey Aurora Black Pearl Morning Haze Magma Red Yacht Blue Matte Yacht Blue Metallic | Frost Blue Fusion Black Iceberg Green Iceberg Green Matte Magma Red Ivory Silver Dark Ocean Blue Gravity Gray Snow White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Grey | Onyx Black & Human Gray Misty Gray & Nougat Brown Espresso Brown & Onyx Black Onyx Black & Off-white | Onyx Black |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 163.0 in 4140 mm | 174.4 in 4430 mm | 181.5 in 4610 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 73.2 in 1860 mm | 73.8 in 1875 mm |
| Height | 62.7 in 1593 mm | 58.5 in 1485 mm | 65.9 in 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 111.0 in 2820 mm | 108.3 in 2750 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 64.0 in 1625 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.1 in 841 mm | 32.3 in 820 mm | 35.8 in 910 mm |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 729 mm | 31.1 in 790 mm | 37.4 in 950 mm |
| Approach angle | 17.3 ° | - | - |
| Departure angle | 29.2 ° | - | - |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 38.7 in 984 mm | 42.3 in 1075 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 37.9 in 963 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | - | 53.6 in 1362 mm |
| Rear hip room | 49.3 in 1252 mm | - | 53.2 in 1352 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 45.4 in 1154 mm | 44.0 in 1117 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 38.2 in 970 mm | 41.0 in 1041 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 | 435.0 l 15.36 ft3 0.43 m3 | 566.0 l 19.99 ft3 0.57 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 | 1415.0 l 49.97 ft3 1.42 m3 | 1650.0 l 58.27 ft3 1.65 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 44.4 l 1.57 ft3 0.04 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3320.16 lb 1506 kg | 4179.96 lb 1896 kg | 4561.36 lb 2069 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | - | 2976.24 lb 1350 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | - | 3207.73 lb 1455 kg |
| Roof load | - | 176.37 lb 80 kg | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Payload | 1005.31 lb 456 kg | 1011.92 lb 459 kg | 1126.56 lb 511 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg | 2645.55 lb 1200 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.27 Cd | 0.3 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only) | - | 64 dB |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 2730 rpm | 5000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
| Additional information | Input voltage - 240-413 V | - | i-Pedal 3.0 system |
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 | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | 7.70 s | 8.40 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: 155.3 mi / 250.0 km EPA, CMB: 111.0 mi / 178.6 km | WLTP, CMB: 362.9 mi / 584.0 km WLTP, CMB: 369.1 mi / 594.0 km WLTP, CMB: 388.4 mi / 625.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 448.6 mi / 722.0 km WLTP, CTY: 456.7 mi / 735.0 km WLTP, CTY: 466.0 mi / 750.0 km WLTP, CMB: 313.8 mi / 505.0 km WLTP, CMB: 323.1 mi / 520.0 km WLTP, CMB: 329.3 mi / 530.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 108 MPGe EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.8 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 | 10.86 m 35.63 ft | 11.72 m 38.45 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | 2.66 | 2.43 |
| 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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 11.55 | 11.55 |
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 | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent 4-link | Independent 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.1 in 282 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm | 0.5 in 12 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | 7Jx17 ET50 7.5Jx19 ET53 7.5Jx19 ET52 | 7.5Jx18 ET51 8Jx19 ET54 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 92H | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H 215/50R19 97V | 235/60R18 107V 235/55R19 105V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 30 kWh | - | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 31.8 kWh | - | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 81.4 kWh | 81.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 75 Ah | 237.3 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - | - |
| Type | NCM622 | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 200 | - | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 8 | - | - |
| Battery voltage | 375 V | 343 V | 343 V |
| Energy density | 206 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 631.49 lb 286.44 kg | 1047.2 lb 475 kg | 1064.17 lb 482.7 kg |
| Volume | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection Heat pump | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | - | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
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 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 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 128 kW | AC 11 kW DC 128 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, 0:29-0:31 AC 6.6 kW, 4:38-4:50 AC 2.3 kW, 13:03-13:50 | DC 350 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 10.5 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 | DC 150 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 7:20 |
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) Center console with storage and armrest (S) Dual front cup holders (S) Fender with unique thermo plastic olefin with transparent acrylic (S) FlexSteer (S) Luggage net (S) New audio head unit with rear camera display and 5-inch color screen (S) New rear center armrest (S) One luggage 12V power outlet (S) Overhead console with sunglass holder (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles and inside accents (S) Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Cruise Control (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) Generation II Pedestrian Warning System (S) Height adjustable front seat belt anchors (S) Hill start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Park assist system with front and rear sensors (S) Rear child safety door locks (S) Rollover sensor (S) Speed sensing auto 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 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 Push button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) 6 x speakers (S) USB/auxiliary input jacks (S) UVO EV Services (3 Year Subscription) (S) Air conditioning with auto defog and cluster ionizer (S) Rear air conditioning vent (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 with height adjuster (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) Power front/rear windows (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 blade type windshield wipers (S) Front door speaker lights (O) Panoramic sunroof with tilt, sliding and safety functions (O) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power windows with driver's one touch auto down (S) Privacy glass (rear doors window, back lite) (S) Solar control glass (windshield, front and rear doors, rear window) (S) Auto Dimming rear view mirror (S) Body color power adjustable heated outside mirrors (S) Day/night interior rear view mirror (S) Outside mirrors with one touch triple turn signal indicators (S) Power folding 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 cargo light (O) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) LED positioning headlights (S) LED rear combination lamps (S) Mood lamp (front door speaker and bottle holder) (O) Overhead LED room lamps (O) Projection fog lights (S) Projection headlamps with auto light control, anti fog and escort function (S) Bio based interior materials (S) Cloth seat trim with blue stitching (S) Deluxe center door trim (including door armrest garnish and padding) (S) Deluxe upper door trim (S) Leather seat trim with blue piping (S) Leatherette center door trim (S) Leatherette upper console (S) Soft touch dash (S) Soft touch front upper door panels (S) Unique Gray Stitch (steering wheel, console armrest and cloth seat) and Leather seat trim with black (O) White high gloss trim (center fascia panel, transmission gear shift knob cover and indicator panel a (S) | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | What's new for 2018 Kia Soul EV - increased number of battery cells and slightly larger capacity resulting in longer range. The middle trim is dropped out. | - | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2018 KIA Soul EV | 2026 KIA EV4 81.4 kWh | 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD |