Comparison between:
- 2018 KIA Soul EV
- 2020 Renault Zoe R110
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2018 KIA Soul EV | 2020 Renault Zoe R110 | |
| Series | - | ZE50 |
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| Trim | - | R110 |
| Model year | 2018 | 2020 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | - |
| 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 | Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White |
| Interior colors | Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 3 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 163.0 in 4140 mm | 160.9 in 4087 mm |
| Width | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.4 in 1787 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 76.6 in 1945 mm |
| Height | 62.7 in 1593 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 101.9 in 2588 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 59.3 in 1506 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 58.6 in 1489 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.1 in 841 mm | 33.0 in 838 mm |
| Rear overhang | 28.7 in 729 mm | 26.0 in 661 mm |
| Approach angle | 17.3 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 29.2 ° | - |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.5 in 1003 mm | 32.5 in 826 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.7 in 1389 mm | 52.0 in 1320 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 54.5 in 1384 mm |
| Rear hip room | 49.3 in 1252 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.9 in 1039 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 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 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1402.0 l 49.51 ft3 1.40 m3 | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3320.16 lb 1506 kg | 3476.69 lb 1577 kg |
| Payload | 1005.31 lb 456 kg | 906.1 lb 411 kg |
| GVWR | 4321.06 lb 1960 kg | 4382.79 lb 1988 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.35 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Curb weight with sunroof - 1526.8 kg (optional for the + trim only) | SCx - 0.75 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Renault |
| Model | - | R110 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 360 V | - |
| Power | 81 kW 109.2 hp 110.7 ps | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 8000 rpm | 3395 - 10886 rpm |
| Torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 225 Nm 22.9 kgm 166.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 2730 rpm | 500 - 3395 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Normal B-mode D-mode |
| Additional information | Input voltage - 240-413 V | Wound-rotor synchronous motor |
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 | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 285 Nm 29.1 kgm 210.2 ft-lb | 225 Nm 22.9 kgm 166.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | 11.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 11.20 s | - |
| Additional information | - | 0 - 50 km/h - 3.9 s 80 - 120 km/h - 9.3 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: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km Real range, CMB: 149.1 mi / 240.0 km Real range, CMB: 233.0 mi / 375.0 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, CMB: 17.2 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 | 10.56 m 34.65 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.85 | 2.73 |
| 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 | - |
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 |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.1 in 282 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 | 6Jx15 ET40 6.5Jx16 ET44 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/60R16 92H | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 30 kWh | 54.66 kWh |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | Renault and LG Chem |
| Model | - | Z.E. 50 |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM712 |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 200 | 192 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 8 | 12 |
| Battery voltage | 375 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | 206 Wh/kg | 168 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 631.49 lb 286.44 kg | 718.71 lb 326 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 |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Additional information | Total capacity - 31.8 kWh Battery Ah - 75 Ah Nickel-cobalt-manganese cathode Supposed battery model - NCM 622 A heat pump HVAC system is standard | Usable battery capacity - 52 kWh Heat pump Battery cell model - LGX E78 Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell chemistry - NCM172 Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg |
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 |
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 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 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 | DC 50 kW, 0:29-0:31 AC 6.6 kW, 4:38-4:50 AC 2.3 kW, 13:03-13:50 | DC 50 kW, 1:10 AC 22 kW, 2:40 AC 11 kW, 4:30 AC 7.4 kW, 7:02 AC 3.7 kW, 19:00 AC 2.3 kW, 32:00 |
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) | E-shifter (electronic gear lever) (S) Auto-Hold assistance (S) Automatic dimming of high beams (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Automatic parking brake (S) Blind spot warning (S) Front, rear and sides parking radar (S) Hands-free parking (S) Lane departure warning (S) Lane keeping assist (S) Overspeed prevention (S) Rearview camera (S) Recognition of traffic signals (S) 10-inch driver's display (S) 9.3-inch display with EASY LINK navigation (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) Wireless induction charger for a smartphone (S) Acoustic windshield (S) LED DLRs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlamps (S) LED interior lights (S) LED taillights (S) LED turn signals (S) 100% recycled fabric (carded yarn and PET) (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. | - |
| 2018 KIA Soul EV | 2020 Renault Zoe R110 |

