Kia Soul EV vs BMW i3
Overview | |
Years produced2014-2021 | Years produced2015-2023 |
MSRP$42,400 | MSRP$33,950 |
Listings238 | Listings45 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. | |
Reviews SummaryKia estimates the 2019 Soul EV will provide up to 111 miles of driving range on a single charge. By modern standards, that is not an impressive number. But the Soul EV is reasonably priced and well equipped, and when you need maximum cargo space or room for some furry friends, its cube-shaped design sure comes in handy. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine168 hp Electric | Engine109 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower109 hp @ 2730 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity27 kWh | EV Battery Capacity30 kWh |
MPG City137 | MPG City124 |
MPG Highway111 | MPG Highway93 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)33 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)6 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name168 hp Electric | Engine Name109 hp Electric |
Horsepower | Horsepower109 hp @ 2730 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)33 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)6 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity27 kWh | EV Battery Capacity30 kWh |
MPG City137 | MPG City124 |
MPG Highway111 | MPG Highway93 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.8 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2634 lbs | Curb Weight3289 lbs |
Height62.1 in | Height63.0 in |
Length157.8 in | Length163.0 in |
Width70.0 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase101.2 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1032 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2014-2021 | 2015-2023 |
MSRP | $42,400 | $33,950 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that. | Kia estimates the 2019 Soul EV will provide up to 111 miles of driving range on a single charge. By modern standards, that is not an impressive number. But the Soul EV is reasonably priced and well equipped, and when you need maximum cargo space or room for some furry friends, its cube-shaped design sure comes in handy. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 168 hp Electric | 109 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 109 hp @ 2730 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | 30 kWh |
MPG City | 137 | 124 |
MPG Highway | 111 | 93 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 33 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | 6 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 168 hp Electric | 109 hp Electric |
Horsepower | 109 hp @ 2730 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 33 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4 hours | 6 hours |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 27 kWh | 30 kWh |
MPG City | 137 | 124 |
MPG Highway | 111 | 93 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Optional |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.8 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2634 lbs | 3289 lbs |
Height | 62.1 in | 63.0 in |
Length | 157.8 in | 163.0 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1032 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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