Comparison between:
- 2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh
- 2023 KIA Niro EV 2

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh	2023 KIA Niro EV 2

Model alias	e-Soul Soul Electric	Niro EV Action
Trim	64 kWh	2
Model year	2020	2023
Market	Europe	United Kingdom, Sweden
Price	EUR 37,790 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 42,995 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 41,300 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 42,725 (ES, Jul 2019)	GBP 36,795 (UK, Feb 2023) SKR 530,500 (Sweden, Feb 2023)

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Crossover	Crossover
Materials	Steel Aluminium	Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium
Exterior colors	Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black	Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red Steel Gray
Interior colors	-	Black
Number of doors	5	5
Number of seats	5	5
Length	165.2 in 4195 mm	174.0 in 4420 mm
Width	70.9 in 1800 mm	71.9 in 1825 mm
Height	63.0 in 1600 mm	61.8 in 1570 mm
Wheelbase	102.4 in 2601 mm	107.1 in 2720 mm
Front track	61.6 in 1565 mm	61.9 in 1572 mm
Rear track	62.0 in 1575 mm	62.2 in 1580 mm
Clearance	6.1 in 155 mm	6.0 in 153 mm
Front headroom	39.9 in 1013 mm	40.5 in 1029 mm
Rear headroom	38.9 in 988 mm	38.1 in 968 mm
Front shoulder room	55.5 in 1410 mm	56.3 in 1430 mm
Rear shoulder room	54.7 in 1390 mm	55.4 in 1407 mm
Front hip room	53.5 in 1359 mm	53.5 in 1359 mm
Rear hip room	52.8 in 1341 mm	52.7 in 1339 mm
Front legroom	41.1 in 1044 mm	41.5 in 1054 mm
Rear legroom	36.5 in 927 mm	36.9 in 937 mm
Passenger volume	-	2823.0 l 99.69 ft³ 2.82 m³
Total volume	-	3298.0 l 116.47 ft³ 3.30 m³
Trunk volume	-	475.0 l 16.77 ft³ 0.47 m³
Maximum trunk volume	-	1392.0 l 49.16 ft³ 1.39 m³
Secondary trunk volume	-	20.0 l 0.71 ft³ 0.02 m³
Curb weight	3708.18 lb 1682 kg	3833.84 lb 1739 kg
Payload	1097.9 lb 498 kg	1016.33 lb 461 kg
GVWR	4806.08 lb 2180 kg	4850.17 lb 2200 kg
Drag coefficient	0.35 Cd	-
Additional information	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	Towing capacity with brake - 750 kg / 1653 lbs Towing capacity without brake - 300 kg / 661 lbs Front overhang - 895 mm Rear overhand - 805 mm

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	356 V	358 V
Power	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps
Maximum power RPM	3800 - 8000 rpm	6000 - 9000 rpm
Torque	395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb	255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	3600 rpm	-
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport	Eco Comfort Sport
Additional information	Smart regenerative braking operated via paddle shifters. Four regen braking levels (0 to 3).	-

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	7.80 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	7.30 s	7.10 s

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

EPA: 243.0 mi / 391.1 km
WLTP: 280.9 mi / 452.0 km

WLTP: 285.0 mi / 458.6 km
WLTP: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

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

WLTP, CMB: 12.3 kWh/100 km
WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

A+++

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	2.66
Additional information	Steering ratio - 12.8:1	Steering ratio - 13.3:1

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	10.65

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspension	Shock absorbers MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers
Rear suspension	Shock absorbers Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Independent Multi-link

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	Front disks - 406.4 m / 16 in Rear disks - 381 mm / 15 in

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

7Jx17

7Jx17 ET50

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

215/55R17

215/55R17 94W

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	64 kWh	64.8 kWh
Voltage	356 V	358 V
Energy density	250 Wh/kg	146.3 Wh/kg
Weight	1007.51 lb 457 kg	976.65 lb 443 kg
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Water-based coolant circulation	Water-based coolant circulation
Minimum ambient temperature	-35 °C -31 °F	-
Additional information	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	Capacity - 180.9 Ah Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Battery heating system

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

Trickle charging at home, 1.44 kW
Normal AC charging, 7.2 kW

AC charging, 11 kW
DC charging, 50 kW
DC charging, 100 kW

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW

Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

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

DC charging 100 kW, 0:45
DC charging 50 kW, 1:05
AC charging, 6:05-6:20

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

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)

Centre Fascia Metal Paint (S)
Non Painted Radiator Grille (S)
Towing Pack (S)
Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (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 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 Drive Assist (HDA) (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)
Multi-collision braking assist (MCB) (S)
Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch (S)
Pedestrian Warning System (S)
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S)
Rear Parking Sensors (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)
8-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 phone charger (S)
Dual Temperature Control (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 Manual Adjusted Seat (S)
Front Passenger Manual Adjusted Seat (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)
All-round Electric Windows with Driver's Auto Up/Down Function (S)
Auto Window Defogger (S)
Front & Rear Silver Skid Plate (S)
Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S)
Heated back-lite glass (S)
Inside Door Handle Metal Paint (S)
Rear Solar Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate) (S)
Solar control and tinted front windows (S)
Standard Door Scuff Plates (S)
Day and night rearview mirror (S)
Heated side mirrors with LED turning indicators (S)
Illuminated and extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors (S)
Manual Folding Side Mirrors in BOdy Color (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)
LED Daytime Running lights (S)
LED front fog lamps (S)
Light Sensor (S)
Mood Lighting (S)
Overhead console and room lamps (S)
Rear LED lights (S)
Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S)
Cloth (S)

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.

2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh

2023 KIA Niro EV 2