Comparison between:
- 2019 KIA e-Niro 39 kWh
- 2018 KIA Soul EV
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 KIA e-Niro 39 kWh | 2018 KIA Soul EV | |
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| Model alias | Niro EV eNiro | - |
| Trim | 39 kWh | - |
| Model year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Market | Europe, South Korea | North America, Europe |
| Price | EUR 35,290 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 38,500 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 35,635 (ES, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Graphite White Pearl Midnight Black Pluto Brown Gravity Blue Aluminium Silver Metallic Silky Silver Metallic Dark Gray Metallic Runway Red Metallic Snow White | Carribean Blue w/Clear White Roof Clear White Shadow Black w/Inferno Red Roof Titanium Silver Bright Silver Metallic Cloud White Shadow Black |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 163.0 in 4140 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 62.7 in 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 39.5 in 1003 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 54.7 in 1389 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 49.3 in 1252 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2735.4 l 96.60 ft3 2.74 m3 | 2749.0 l 97.08 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | 3259.3 l 115.10 ft3 3.26 m3 | 3281.0 l 115.87 ft3 3.28 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 523.9 l 18.50 ft3 0.52 m3 | 532.0 l 18.79 ft3 0.53 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1500.8 l 53.00 ft3 1.50 m3 | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3675.11 lb 1667 kg | 3320.16 lb 1506 kg |
| Payload | 910.51 lb 413 kg | 1005.31 lb 456 kg |
| GVWR | 4585.62 lb 2080 kg | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.35 Cd |
| Additional information | Height with roof rails - 1570 mm Height without roof rails - 1560 mm | 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) |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 327 V | 360 V |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2600 - 8000 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 2730 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. | Input voltage - 240-413 V |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 96.3 mph 155.0 km/h | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.80 s | 11.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.50 s | 11.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 179.6 mi / 289.0 km | NEDC: 155.3 mi / 250.0 km EPA: 111.0 mi / 178.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.3 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe EPA, CMB: 108 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe |
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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | 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 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | - | Front brakes diameter - 11.8 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.1 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 6.5Jx16 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 205/60R16 92H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | SK Innovation |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 39.2 kWh | 31.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | 180 | 200 |
| Number of modules | 2 | 8 |
| Voltage | 327 V | 375 V |
| Energy density | 124.4 Wh/kg | 206 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 694.46 lb 315 kg | 631.49 lb 286.44 kg |
| Volume | - | 241.0 l 8.51 ft3 0.24 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Air convection |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Additional information | - | Usable capacity - 30 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Home Charging Station (1-phase), 3.7 kW Home Charging Station (3-phase), 22 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW | Trickle charging at home, 1.44 kW ICCB (In-Cable Control Box), 2.3 kW DC fast charging, 50 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 | Onboard charger, Type 1 Onboard charger, Type 2 Onboard charger, Type 4 |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Public CCS, 0:19-0:42 Public CCS, 0:38-3:45 Home Charging Station (3-phase), 5:27 Home Charging Station (1-phase), 10:36-11:15 | DC fast charging, 0:29-0:31 Normal AC charging, 4:38-4:50 ICCB (In-Cable Control Box), 13:03-13:50 Trickle charging at home, 20:50-22:05 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Black high gloss upper console panel (S) Black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding (S) Body-color door waistline and front and rear bumpers (S) Crossbars (O) Deluxe scuff plates (O) Front console arm rest with storage and cup holder (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) Hybrid Blue bumper garnish accent color (S) Luggage net (O) Luggage net hook (S) Overhead console with sunglass holder (S) Power tilt/slide sunroof (O) Rear center arm rest with cup holder (S) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (S) Forward parking distance warning (O) 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) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert (S) LATCH (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Reverse parking distance warning (O) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 7-inch touchscreen with MP3, Satellite Radio, integrated rear camera and dynamic guidelines (S) 8-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio (O) AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Digital clock (S) Outside temperature display (S) 4 x speakers and 2 tweeters (S) 8 x speakers with Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology, including Sub-woofer (O) Supervision meter cluster with 7-inch display with Tachometer (S) Trip computer (S) USB audio input ports (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) UVO eco Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (S) Wireless phone charger (O) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Climate and charging scheduling system (S) Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor (S) Rear air conditioning vent (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (O) 6-way adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster (S) 6-way adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Driver's seat back pocket (O) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (O) Ventilated front seats (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic windshield glass with shade band (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Power door locks with two-turn entry system (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power rear windows (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Solar control front windows (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with Homelink (O) Body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Heated, power folding outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with driver's ticket holder (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) Cargo light (S) Center console mood lamp (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED cargo light (O) LED cornering lamps (O) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) LED overhead console and room lamps (O) LED positioning lamps (S) LED projection headlights with 1W assist beam (O) Overhead console and room lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (O) Cloth and artificial leather seat trim (S) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Leather seat trim (O) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) | 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 | The model's trims have different names in each European country in which the KIA e-Niro is sold. | 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. |
| 2019 KIA e-Niro 39 kWh | 2018 KIA Soul EV |