Comparison between:
- 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
- 2021 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2021 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 S+ Model 3 SR+ | e-Soul 39 kWh Soul Electric 39 kWh Soul EV Urban |
| Trim | Standard Range Plus RWD | 39 kWh |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 37,990 (USA, May 2020) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Crossover |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Inferno Red Snow White Neptune Blue Fusion Black Mars Orange |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | - |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 165.2 in 4195 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 63.2 in 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.0 in 153 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 39.9 in 1013 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.1 in 1044 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3648.65 lb 1655 kg | 3328.98 lb 1510 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 4464.36 lb 2025 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.35 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | 327 V |
| Power | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 2600 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 240 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 211 kW 283.0 hp 286.9 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 97.6 mph 157.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | 9.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.30 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 250.0 mi / 402.3 km | WLTP, CMB: 171.5 mi / 276.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 148 MPGe EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 141 MPGe EPA, HWY: 132 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 15.6 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 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 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | 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) Telescopic shock absorbers | 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 |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.6 in 320 mm | 12.0 in 305 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | - |
| Additional information | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/45R18 235/40R19 | 215/55R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 39.2 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 52.4 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 120 Ah |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | SK Innovation |
| Model | BT35 (NCR21700A) | - |
| Type | NCA | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 2976 | - |
| Battery cell format | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 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 | 4 | - |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 327 V |
| Energy density | 144 Wh/kg | 250 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 833.35 lb 378 kg | 698.87 lb 317 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 kW | AC 7.2 kW AC 11 kW DC 100 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 | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 | DC 50 kW, 0:24-0:26 DC 100 kW, 0:24-0:26 AC 7.2 kW, 5:34-6:24 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Upgraded audio-immersive sound (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable heated front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Manually adjusted steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) | Blue finish on C-pillar (S) Antilock 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 seatbelt pretensioners (S) Front seatbelt reminder and buckle sensor (S) Full length side curtain airbags (S) Height adjustable front seatbelt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (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 childsafety door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S) Rearview 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) TirePressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12V power outlet (front) (S) 7" OLED Colour Display Cluster (S) 8" audio display with reversing camera (S) AM/FM/MP3 audio system and DAB+ radio (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) 2 x 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) Manual Driver Seat Adjustment (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Automatic Window Defogger (S) Bodycolor outside door handles (S) Front variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front windows with onetouch auto up/down and safety (S) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power front/rear windows (S) Privacy glass on rear (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) Cloth (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2021 KIA Soul EV 39 kWh |