Comparison between:
- 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh

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

	2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh	2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh	2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh

Model alias	-	-	e-Soul Soul Electric
Trim	28 kWh	38.3 kWh	64 kWh
Model year	2019 (MY19)	2020 (MY20)	2020 (MY20)
Market	North America, Europe	North America, Europe	Europe
Price	USD 30,315 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 30,111 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 33,300 (EU, Jul 2019)	-	EUR 37,790 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 42,995 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 41,300 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 42,725 (ES, Jul 2019)

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

Body style	Hatchback	Hatchback	Crossover
Materials	Aluminium High tensile strength steel	Aluminium High tensile strength steel	Steel Aluminium
Exterior colors	Polar White Platinum Silver Aurora Silver Phantom Black Blazing Yellow Marina Blue Phoenix Orange	Phantom Black Polar White Iron Gray Intense Blue Fiery Red Fluidic Metal Electric Shadow Liquid Sand Typhoon Silver	Gravity Grey with Platinum Gold Cherry Black with Inferno Red Neptune Blue with Cherry Black
Interior colors	Black	Black Gray two-tone Electric Shadow	-
Number of doors	5	5	5
Number of seats	5	5	5
Length	176.0 in 4470 mm	176.0 in 4470 mm	165.2 in 4195 mm
Width	71.7 in 1820 mm	71.7 in 1820 mm	70.9 in 1800 mm
Width with mirrors	80.5 in 2045 mm	-	-
Height	57.5 in 1460 mm	57.1 in 1450 mm	63.0 in 1600 mm
Wheelbase	106.3 in 2700 mm	106.3 in 2700 mm	102.4 in 2601 mm
Front track	61.2 in 1555 mm	61.2 in 1555 mm	61.6 in 1565 mm
Rear track	61.6 in 1564 mm	61.6 in 1564 mm	62.0 in 1575 mm
Front overhang	-	34.6 in 880 mm	34.1 in 866 mm
Rear overhang	-	35.0 in 890 mm	28.7 in 729 mm
Approach angle	-	-	16.2 °
Departure angle	-	-	29.6 °
Clearance	5.5 in 140 mm	5.5 in 140 mm	6.1 in 155 mm
Front headroom	39.5 in 1004 mm	39.5 in 1004 mm	39.9 in 1013 mm
Rear headroom	38.2 in 970 mm	37.4 in 950 mm	38.9 in 988 mm
Front shoulder room	56.1 in 1425 mm	56.1 in 1425 mm	55.5 in 1410 mm
Rear shoulder room	55.0 in 1396 mm	55.0 in 1396 mm	54.7 in 1390 mm
Front hip room	53.8 in 1366 mm	53.8 in 1366 mm	53.5 in 1359 mm
Rear hip room	52.9 in 1344 mm	52.9 in 1344 mm	52.8 in 1341 mm
Front legroom	44.7 in 1136 mm	44.7 in 1136 mm	41.1 in 1044 mm
Rear legroom	31.5 in 800 mm	31.5 in 800 mm	36.5 in 927 mm
Trunk volume	350.0 l 12.36 ft³ 0.35 m³	357.0 l 12.61 ft³ 0.36 m³	-
Maximum trunk volume	1410.0 l 49.79 ft³ 1.41 m³	1417.0 l 50.04 ft³ 1.42 m³	-
Curb weight	3130.56 lb 1420 kg	3366.46 lb 1527 kg	3708.18 lb 1682 kg
Payload	1014.13 lb 460 kg	976.65 lb 443 kg	1097.9 lb 498 kg
GVWR	4144.69 lb 1880 kg	4343.11 lb 1970 kg	4806.08 lb 2180 kg
Drag coefficient	0.24 Cd	0.24 Cd	0.35 Cd
Additional information	Height for Europe - 1450 mm Height for rest of the world - 1460 mm	Curb weight excludes driver weight.	Min VDA trunk volume (rear seats up) - 315 l Max VDA trunk volume (rear seats down) - 1339 l

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Electric motor type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Location of the motor	Front	Front	Front
Voltage	-	-	356 V
Power	88 kW 118.0 hp 119.6 ps	101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps
Maximum power RPM	2850 - 6000 rpm	2850 - 6000 rpm	3800 - 8000 rpm
Torque	295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb	295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb	395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM	1000 - 2850 rpm	1000 - 2850 rpm	3600 rpm
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Normal Sport	Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport	Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport
Additional information	-	-	Smart regenerative braking operated via paddle shifters. Four regen braking levels (0 to 3).

Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.

Total system power	88 kW 118.0 hp 119.6 ps	101 kW 136.1 hp 138.0 ps	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps
Total system torque	295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb	295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb	395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	102.5 mph 165.0 km/h	102.5 mph 165.0 km/h	103.8 mph 167.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	9.90 s	-	7.60 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	-	-	7.30 s
Additional information	Acceleration 0-100 km/h in Normal mode - 10.2 s.	-	-

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

Driving range

NEDC, CMB: 174.0 mi / 280.0 km
EPA, CMB: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km

EPA, CMB: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km
WLTP, CMB: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km

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

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

Energy efficiency

NEDC, CMB: 11.5 kWh/100 km
EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km
EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 136 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 122 MPGe

EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe

EPA, CTY: 127 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi
EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe
WLTP, CTY: 10.9 kWh/100 km
WLTP, CMB: 15.7 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	Rack and pinion
Type of power steering	Electronic	Electronic	Electronic
Turning circle	10.6 m 34.78 ft	10.6 m 34.78 ft	10.6 m 34.78 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.66	2.85	2.5
Additional information	-	Overall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1	Steering ratio - 12.8:1

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)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio	7.412	7.412	8.206

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

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Front disc brake diameter	-	-	12.0 in 305 mm
Rear brakes	Discs	Discs	Discs
Rear disc brake diameter	-	-	11.8 in 300 mm
Additional information	-	Front brakes diameter - 280 mm Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm	-

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx16 ET45

7Jx17

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/55R16 91H

205/60R16 R

215/55R17

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Usable (net) battery capacity	-	38.3 kWh	64 kWh
Total (gross) battery capacity	-	40.4 kWh	67 kWh
Battery capacity	28 kWh	-	-
Battery capacity in Ah	-	-	180 Ah
Manufacturer	LG Chem	LG Chem	SK Innovation
Model	-	LGX E63	-
Type	NCM (NMC)	NCM622	NCM (NMC)
Cathode materials	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO₂)	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO₂)	Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO₂)
Number of cells	192	176	-
Cell configuration	2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series	-	-
Cell nominal voltage	3.6 V - 3.7 V	3.6 V - 3.7 V	3.6 V - 3.7 V
Cell max charge voltage	4.2 V	4.2 V	4.2 V
Cell min discharge voltage	2.5 V - 3 V	2.5 V - 3 V	2.5 V - 3 V
Number of modules	12	-	-
Battery voltage	360 V	319.4 V	356 V
Energy density	104.9 Wh/kg	112.4 Wh/kg	250 Wh/kg
Weight	599.22 lb 271.8 kg	791.46 lb 359 kg	1007.51 lb 457 kg
Location	Under the floor, mid-rear	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Thermal Management	Air convection	Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater	Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump
Minimum ambient temperature	-	-	-35 °C -31 °F

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

Onboard charger/Charging port

Type 1 CCS1
Type 2 CCS2

Type 2 CCS2

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

Charging type

AC 6 kW
DC 50 kW
DC 100 kW
AC 7.2 kW
DC 50 kW
DC 100 kW

AC 7.2 kW
DC 50 kW
DC 100 kW

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

Charging time

DC 100 kW, 0:14
DC 50 kW, 0:27
AC 7.2 kW, 4:16

DC 100 kW, 0:23
DC 50 kW, 0:46
AC 7.2 kW, 5:20

DC 100 kW, 0:31-0:39
DC 50 kW, 1:02-1:17
AC 7.2 kW, 8:54

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

Additional features

Alloy pedals (S)
Cargo cover (S)
Center armrest storage (S)
Metallic paint (O)
Rear center armrest with cupholders (S)
Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System (S)
Anti-lock Braking System (S)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection (S)
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Cross-traffic Alert (RCTA) and Lane Change Assist (S)
Brake Assist (S)
Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags (S)
Driver Attention Warning (S)
Driver's blind spot mirror (S)
Driver's knee airbag (S)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (S)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S)
Electronic Stability Control (S)
Energy-absorbing steering column (S)
Front and rear parking sensors (S)
Front and rear side-curtain airbags (S)
Front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters (S)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (S)
Rear LATCH (S)
Rear parking sensors (S)
Rearview camera (S)
Remote keyless entry system with alarm (S)
Smart Cruise Control (S)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure indicator (S)
Traction Control System (S)
Vehicle Stability Management (S)
12V power outlet (S)
7-inch display audio system with high-resolution touchscreen (S)
7-inch LCD instrument cluster (S)
8-inch navigation system with high-resolution touchscreen (S)
AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM audio system (S)
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (S)
Blue Link Guidance Package (for 3 years, enrollment required) (S)
Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition (S)
Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology (S)
Complimentary SiriusXM activation and 3-month trial subscription (S)
Free standard three-year Blue Link services (S)
Infinity Premium Audio with 8 speakers including center channel and subwoofer (S)
Proximity Key entry with push button start (S)
Smartphone/USB and auxiliary input jacks (S)
USB port in center console (charge only) (S)
Wireless device charging (S)
Automatic temperature control with Auto Defogging System (S)
Floor console-mounted rear-seat HVAC vents (S)
Ventilated driver and front passener seats (S)
Heat pump (S)
10-way power driver seat with power lumbar support (S)
6-way driver and front passenger seats with seat height adjustment (S)
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S)
Adjustable head restraints for all seating positions (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Heated rear seats (S)
Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver seat (S)
Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S)
Steering-wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth and cruise controls (S)
Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel (S)
Aero-type wiper design (S)
Chrome beltline molding (S)
Chrome door handles (S)
Door handle approach light (S)
Front passenger window auto-down/up (S)
Front windshield 2-speed intermittent, mist function (S)
Lower door side molding (S)
Power door locks (S)
Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S)
Power window lock-out button (S)
Power windows with driver's auto-down/up (S)
Premium door sill plates (S)
Rear window defroster (S)
Solar control glass (S)
Sunvisor extensions (S)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink and compass (S)
Dual illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Dual power-folding side mirrors with puddle lamps (S)
Heated side mirrors (S)
Manual-folding bodycolor power side mirrors (S)
Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators (S)
Automatic headlight control (S)
Headlights with Dynamic Bending Light (S)
HID headlights with LED light guide (S)
High Beam Assist (S)
Illuminated ignition (S)
LED Daytime Running Lights (S)
LED interior illumination (S)
LED tail lamps (S)
Rear Spoiler with Integrated LED Brake Light (S)
Leather seating surfaces (S)
Premium cloth seating (S)

SmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S)
10.25-inch AVN screen (S)
7-inch LCD console display (S)
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S)
Audio Video Navigation system (O)
Blue Link connectivity services (S)
Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S)
Blue ambient lighting (S)
Black cloth (S)
Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O)
Leather in four color options (O)

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)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

Hyundai IONIQ Electric has been announced in July 2016 for the 2017 model year and remains almost unchanged until MY 2019.

2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh

2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh

2020 KIA Soul EV 64 kWh