Comparison between:
- 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh
- 2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh | 2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | |
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| Model alias | KONA EV 64 kWh | e-Soul Soul Electric |
| Trim | Ultimate 64 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | Europe |
| Price | USD 45,400 (USA, Jul 2020) | EUR 37,790 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 42,995 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 41,300 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 42,725 (ES, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Crossover |
| Materials | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Ultra Black Chalk White Sonic Silver Ceramic Blue Pulse Red Galactic Gray | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | - |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 164.6 in 4180 mm | 165.2 in 4195 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 81.5 in 2070 mm | - |
| Height | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 102.4 in 2601 mm |
| Front track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Rear track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 6.2 in 158 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1005 mm | 39.9 in 1013 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.2 in 1326 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.1 in 1044 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.4 in 848 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 | - |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3836.04 lb 1740 kg | 3708.18 lb 1682 kg |
| Payload | 925.94 lb 420 kg | 1097.9 lb 498 kg |
| GVWR | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.35 Cd |
| Additional information | SAE cargo volume with rear seats up is 19.2 cu.ft. / 543.68 l SAE cargo volume with rear seats down is 45.8 cu.ft. / 1296.9 l SAE passenger volume is 92.4 cu.ft. / 2616.5 l SAE total volume is 111.7 cu.ft. / 3163 l | Overhand front/rear - 866 mm (34.1 in.) / 729 mm (28.7 in. ) Approach / departure angle - 16.2 / 29.6 (degrees) Min VDA trunk volume (rear seats up) - 315 l Max VDA trunk volume (rear seats down) - 1339 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Siemens | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 356 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3600 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. Three levels of regenerative braking. | Smart regenerative braking operated via paddle shifters. Four regen braking levels (0 to 3). |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.60 s | 7.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km WLTP: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km | EPA: 243.0 mi / 391.1 km WLTP: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, CTY: 127 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 10.9 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km |
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 | 2.5 | 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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.981 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) | 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 |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | - | Front brakes diameter - 12 in Rear brakes diameter - 11.8 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94V | 215/55R17 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | SK Innovation |
| Model | NCM 622 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Number of cells | 294 | - |
| Number of modules | 5 | - |
| Voltage | 356 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | - | 250 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 1007.51 lb 457 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Additional information | Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic | Battery Ah - 180 Ah Actual battery capacity is 67 kWh - 64 kWh is the usable capacity. Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) is optional |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | ICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW | Trickle charging at home, 1.44 kW Normal AC charging, 7.2 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, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:39 Public CCS 50 kW, 1:17 POD Point Wallbox, 8:54 ICCB cable for AC charging, 30:29 | DC fast charging 100 kW, 0:31-0:39 DC fast charging 50 kW, 1:02-1:17 Normal AC charging, 8:54 Trickle charging at home, 44:27 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo net (S) Dual level cargo floor (S) Front cup holders (S) Rear spoiler integrated with CHMSL (S) Rear–seat center armrest mounted cupholders (S) Roof antenna, shark fin (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm (S) Blind-Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety locks (rear) (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Electric Brake-Booster (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock (S) Electronic stability control with Traction Control (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Lane Keeping Assist (S) LATCH (S) OCS seat weight sensor and seat track sensor (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (S) Power lumbar support for front seats (S) Proximity key entry with push button start (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors ( (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 10.25-inch color touchscreen (AVN 5.0 Wide) with audio and smart device integration (S) 315W Infinity premium audio with Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology (S) 7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Blue Link Connected Car System (S) Blue Link Remote Charge Access (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual USB outlets (1x 1.0-amp and 1x 2.0-amp) (S) Heads-up Display, pop-up combiner type (S) Multiple Device Connection (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) Shift knob (S) 8 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters, center front, subwoofer) (S) Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices) (S) Automatic temperature control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Heater + PTC Heater (S) 6-way manually adjustable passenger seat (S) 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat (S) Dual seatback map pockets (S) Heated front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls (S) Tilt adjustable, telescoping steering wheel (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Door armrests (S) Door storage pockets (S) Dual vanity mirror with cover on sunvisors with sliding function and illumination (S) Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front and rear bottle holders (S) Front and rear power Window Switches (S) Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) (S) Power door locks (S) Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S) Privacy Glass on the rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Safety one-touch front auto up/down power windows (S) Solar front glass on front door and windshield (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Rearview EC Mirror with HomeLink & Compass (S) Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off (S) Front and center interior lights (S) High Beam Assist (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED maplights (S) LED taillights (S) Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Leather (S) | 2- tier rear cargo floor (S) Body color bumpers with gloss black accents (S) Cargo net (O) Cargo screen (S) Charge port nozzle lock (S) Crossbars (O) Front center console with cup holders, armrest and storage box (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (inner condenser heating system) (O) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) Luggage net hook (S) Overhead console with sunglass holder (S) Rear center arm rest with cup holder (S) Roof rack ready (mounting points) (O) Rotary dial transmission gear shift knob (S) Unique "Eco Electric" hatch emblem (S) Unique front grille insert (S) Anti lock Brake System (ABS) (S) Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver's side knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) 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 Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Parking Distance Warning Reverse (PDW R) (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear child safety door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S) Rear view 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) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 1 rear USB port (S) 10.25" touchscreen color audio display unit with integrated rear view camera with parking guidance, (S) 12V power outlet (front) (S) 2 front USB ports (1 charging, 1 input) (S) 7" color LCD supervision meter cluster (S) AM/FM/MP3 audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Charge status indicator, 3 level lights on instrument panel (S) Climate and charging scheduling (S) Digital clock (S) Navigation system with EV charging stations (S) Outside temperature display (S) Smart Key with Push button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) 8 x speaker surround sound Harman Kardon Premium Audio system with subwoofer and Clari Fi technology (S) 6 x speakers (S) Trip computer (S) UVO link infotainment System with smartphone integration (S) Wireless phone charging (S) Air conditioning with auto defog and cluster ionizer (S) Driver only air condition function (S) Rear heater ducts (under front seats) (S) 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat with 2-way height adjuster (S) 60/40 split folding rear seats (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support and 2-way power height adjust (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated front seats (2-levels) (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Polyurethane wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel mounted audio control buttons (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) Aero blade type windshield wipers (S) Body color outside door handles (S) Door scuff plate (S) Door waistline and wheel arch molding (S) Driver's one touch auto up/down and safety (S) Front and rear door bottle holder (O) Front passenger seatback pockets (S) Front variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Matte silver inside door handles (S) Passenger's one touch auto up/down and safety (S) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power front/rear windows (S) Privacy glass (rear door windows, rear quarter, back lite) (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) Side sill and belt line molding (S) Solar control glass (windshield with shade band, front door windows) (S) Auto Dimming rear view mirror (S) Body color outside mirrors with gloss black base (S) Day and night rear view mirror (S) Gloss black outside mirrors with gloss black base (S) Outside mirrors with turn signal indicators (S) Power adjustable heated outside mirrors (S) Sunvisor vanity mirrors with covers, and sliding (S) Cargo light (S) Charge port light (S) Fog lights (S) Front overhead console room lamp (S) Illuminated sunvisor (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlights with auto light control, leveling and escort function (S) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (O) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) LED positioning headlights (S) LED turn signal lamps (S) Rear LED combination lights (S) Room lamp (S) Leatherette upper console (S) Sofino leather seat trim (S) Woven and Tricot cloth seat trim (S) |
| 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh | 2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh |