Comparison between:
- 2017 KIA Soul EV
- 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2017 KIA Soul EV | 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus | |
| Series | - | ZE1 |
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| Model alias | - | Leaf Tekna Plus Leaf 3.ZERO e+ Leaf e+ Leaf e-Plus |
| Trim | - | SL Plus |
| Model year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | USD 42,550 (USA, Jul 2019) CAD 50,898 (CAN, Jul 2019) GBP 35,895 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 46,500 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 39,500 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 44,870 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 47,950 (IT, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Corrosion-resistant high strength steel |
| 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 | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White/Super Black |
| Interior colors | Grey | Black |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 163.0 in 4140 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.9 in 2030 mm |
| Height | 62.7 in 1593 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 51.7 in 1313 mm |
| Rear hip room | 49.3 in 1252 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3289.3 lb 1492 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg |
| Payload | 1031.76 lb 468 kg | 897.28 lb 407 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 4750.96 lb 2155 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Overhand front/rear - 841 mm (33.1 in.) / 729 mm (28.7 in. ) Approach / departure angle - 17.3 / 29.2 (degrees) Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only) | Minimum cargo volume (VDA): 435 l Weight distribution front / rear (%) - 986 / 762 kg (56/44) Angle of approach - 16.7° Angle of departure - 25.9° |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Nissan |
| Model | - | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | AC synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | 360 V |
| Power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 rpm | 4600 - 5800 rpm |
| Torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 2730 rpm | 800 - 4000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal B-mode |
| Additional information | Input voltage - 240-413 V | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 98.8 mph 159.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 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: 131.7 mi / 212.0 km EPA: 93.2 mi / 150.0 km | EPA: 215.0 mi / 346.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CTY: 120 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 | 11 m 36.09 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 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 8.193 |
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 | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Semi-independent |
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 - 11.8 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.1 in | Front disks size - 11.14 in x 1.1 in Rear disks size - 11.5 in x 0.63 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | 7Jx17 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 92H | 215/50R17 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | AESC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 30.5 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 288 |
| Number of modules | 8 | 3 |
| Voltage | 360 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 |
| Cooling | Air convection | Air convection (active) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 27 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard | The modules have different shapes with a different number of cells. |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Trickle charging at home, 1.44 kW ICCB (In-Cable Control Box), 2.3 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW DC fast charging station, 70 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 Onboard charger, Type 1 Onboard charger, Type 4 | Onboard charger, Type 2 Onboard charger, Type 1 Quick charge port, Type 4 |
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, 0:29-0:33 Normal AC charging, 4:38-5:00 ICCB (In-Cable Control Box), 11:44-13:16 Trickle charging at home, 21:11-24:00 | DC fast charging station 70 kW, 0:30-0:43 Wall box, 10:20 Portable cable, 10:20 EVSE cable, 26:58 |
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) 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) 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) Generation II Pedestrian Warning System (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) 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) | Aerodynamic underbody cover and rear diffuser (S) Bottle holders - 4 (door panels) (S) Cargo Cover (S) Center console storage (S) Charge port light and lock (S) Cupholders - 2 in center console (S) Fixed roof antenna (S) Kick Plates (O) Rear spoiler (S) Sun visors with extension (S) Tire repair kit - mounted in trunk (S) 3-point ALR (all)/ELR (driver) seatbelts (S) 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection (S) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) e-Pedal (advanced 1-pedal operation) (S) Electric parking brake (E-PKB) (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) (S) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA) (S) Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (S) LATCH System (S) Manual, foot pedal parking brake (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sen (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Power window lockout system (S) Prentesioners and load-limiters on front seatbelts (S) ProPILOT Assist (steering assist, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Full Speed Range and Hold (S) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (S) Rear Door Alert (RDA) (S) Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant hea (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 12-volt power outlet (1 on IP) (S) 8-inch colour LCD touchscreen (S) AM/FM with MP3/WMA playback capability (S) Auxiliary input jack and USB connection port for iPod and other devices (S) Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S) Bluetooth Streaming Audio (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HD Radio (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Start and charge port door release (S) NissanConnect EV (telematics) (S) NissanConnect Services Powered by SiriusXM (S) NissanConnect with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x speakers (S) 7 x speakers with Bose Premium Audio system (S) Trip computer (State of Charge percentage, instant and average energy consumption, driving time, out (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Hybrid heater system with heat pump (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's set with 2-way lumber (S) Heated front seats (S) Passenger seat pockets (S) 3-spoke, manual tilt steering wheel (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Chrome outside door handles (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows with driver's side one-touch auto up/down (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals (S) Aerodynamic LED low beam headlights (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Center high-mounted stop light (S) Fog lights (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Leather-appointed seating (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | What's new for 2017 Kia Soul EV: New audio head unit with rear camera display and 5-inch color screen; New rear center armrest; Exterior paint color: Cloud White; New dark gray 16-inch wheel cover; Remote climate logic to precondition the car when it's not grid connected; UVO eco, the new connectivity and control app system that offers immediate HVAC control; on-demand vehicle diagnosis, Speed Alert; Curfew Alert; Geo-Fence Alert; Location POI; Google local search; and Trip Info for app and MyUVO.com; Fast charge now provides more energy (94% of charge) adding more miles in each charge event and drivers can now set the charge time to end at their convenience; Generation II Pedestrian Warning System alters the sound and frequency of the warning depending on vehicle speed; | - |
| 2017 KIA Soul EV | 2019 Nissan Leaf SL Plus |