Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA Niro EV 3
- 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
- 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 KIA Niro EV 3 | 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD | |
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| Model alias | Niro EV Advance | e-Soul Soul Electric Soul EV Explore Soul EV Premium e-Soul Inspiration | - |
| Trim | 3 | 64 kWh | Standard RWD |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2023 (MY23) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | United Kingdom, Sweden | Europe | Europe |
| Price | GBP 39,545 (UK, Feb 2023) SKR 560,500 (Sweden, Feb 2023) | EUR 46,950 (Germany, Feb 2023) | EUR 39,990 (DE, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red Steel Gray | Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black | Stealth Grey Pearl White Multi-Coat Diamond Black |
| Interior colors | Black | - | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 166.1 in 4220 mm | 188.9 in 4797 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1825 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 78.0 in 1982 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 63.2 in 1605 mm | 63.8 in 1621 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 113.8 in 2890 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | - | 35.0 in 889 mm |
| Rear overhang | 31.7 in 805 mm | - | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 153 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.5 in 164 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 39.9 in 1013 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm | 39.4 in 1001 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 17.0 in 433 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 54.0 in 1371 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.7 in 1339 mm | 52.8 in 1341 mm | 50.5 in 1283 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.1 in 1044 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.9 in 937 mm | 36.5 in 927 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 | 2765.0 l 97.65 ft3 2.77 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 | 315.0 l 11.12 ft3 0.32 m3 | 822.0 l 29.03 ft3 0.82 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 | 1339.0 l 47.29 ft3 1.34 m3 | 2022.0 l 71.41 ft3 2.02 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | - | 116.0 l 4.10 ft3 0.12 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3833.84 lb 1739 kg | 3873.52 lb 1757 kg | 4202.01 lb 1906 kg |
| Payload | 1016.33 lb 461 kg | - | - |
| GVWR | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg | 4806.08 lb 2180 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 661.39 lb 300 kg | - | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.35 Cd | 0.22 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | - | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 358 V | 356 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 6000 - 9000 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 6000 rpm | 3600 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | - |
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 | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 7.90 s | 7.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.10 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km WLTP, CMB: 285.0 mi / 458.6 km | WLTP, CMB: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 331.8 mi / 534.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 12.3 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 13.1 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+++ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 12.1 m 39.70 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 | Steering ratio - 12.8:1 | Speed sensitive steering |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | 8.206 | 9.1 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Passive shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 16.0 in 406 mm | 12.0 in 305 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 15.0 in 381 mm | 11.8 in 300 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | - | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx17 | 8.5Jx18 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 215/55R17 | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 64 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 67 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | 64.8 kWh | - | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180.9 Ah | 180 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | SK Innovation | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 358 V | 356 V | - |
| Energy density | 146.3 Wh/kg | 250 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 976.65 lb 443 kg | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - | - |
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 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 7.2 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 175 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 11 kW, 6:05-6:20 | AC 7.2 kW, 8:54-10:28 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Black & Chrome Coated Radiator Grille (S) Gloss Black Cladding (S) Towing Pack (S) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (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) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front and Rear Parking Sensors (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) High Beam Assist (S) Highway Driving Assist (HDA 1.0) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System (S) LATCH (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Go Functionality (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25" TFT LCD Cluster (S) 10.25-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio (S) AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) Digital clock (S) Outside temperature display (S) 6 x speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Wireless Mobile Phone Charger (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Dual Temperature Control (S) Rear Console Ventilation Duct (S) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) All-round Height Adjustable Head Rests (S) Driver and front passenger seat back pocket (S) Driver Power Adjusted Seat iwth power lumbar support (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front Passenger Manual Adjusted Seat (S) Heated Front Seats (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Auto Window Defogger (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Centre Fascia Metal Chopped Carbon (S) Front & Rear Chrome Skid Plate (S) Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Inside Door Handle Chrome Coating (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power front passenger's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Rain Sensing Front Wipers (S) Rear Privacy Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate) (S) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Standard Door Scuff Plates (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Electrically Folding Door Mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Heated and High Gloss Door Mirrors (S) Illuminated and extendable 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) Dual LED headlights (low and high projection) (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) Mood Lighting (S) Overhead console and room lamps (S) Rear LED lights (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Vegan Leather (S) | Roof rails (S) SUV Pack (O) Anti lock 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 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) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (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 child safety door locks (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) (S) Rear parking system (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) 10.25" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with reversing camera system (S) 12V power outlet (front) (S) 7" OLED Colour Display Cluster (S) AM/FM/MP3 audio system and DAB+ radio (S) Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S) 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) Driver's Seat Power Lumbar Support (S) Power Driver Seat Adjustment (S) Heated Steering Wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Tilt and telescopic steering column (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Aero Blade Wipers (S) Automatic Window Defogger (S) Bodycolor outside door handles (S) Front windows with onetouch auto up/down and safety (S) Heated front seats (S) Power door locks with two turn entry system (S) Power front/rear windows (S) Privacy glass on rear (S) Rain Sensing Front Wipers (S) Satin Chrome Interior Door Handles (S) Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (S) Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror (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) Leather (S) | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, WI-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 7 x speakers (S) Second-row manual-adjust air vents (S) First row heated seats (S) Open center console (S) Second row manual-folding seats (S) Manual-adjust steering wheel (S) Closed glass roof (S) Power-folding side-view mirrors (S) Auto high beams (S) LED headlights (S) Textile decor and vegan leather (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. | Kia Soul EV / e-Soul trim levels: The Netherlands - ComfortLine / DynamicLine / DynamicPlusLine / ExecutiveLine | - |
| 2023 KIA Niro EV 3 | 2023 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh | 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD |