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KIA Niro EV VS KIA e-Soul: we compared the two Korean SUVs.

The KIA Niro EV and KIA e-Soul are two electric SUVs with a range of over 400 km. According to both brands, their SUVs can become your new and only vehicle. In other words, electric vehicles become main cars because their range enables them to meet the needs of most drivers. The Kia Niro EV, for example, is one of Europe's favorite family electric cars .

Both SUVs come from the same brand: they offer similar performance. In fact, the electrical architecture of both vehicles is identical. But they do have a few differences worth noting.

The KIA Niro EV and KIA e-Soul are available in two engine/battery configurations:

  • 100 kW power and 39 kWh battery
  • 150 kW power and 64 kWh battery

So, KIA Niro EV VS KIA e-Soul: which one to choose? To find out, you can compare these 2 electric cars with our simulator!

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VinFast VF 8 Plus Extended Range

Catalog price

55 390 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

765 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 447 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.5 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 32 min.

Mini Countryman E

Catalog price

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(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

564 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 462 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 8.6 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 29 min.

VinFast VF 8 Eco Extended Range

Catalog price

49 490 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

660 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 471 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 32 min.

Tesla Model Y Grande Autonomie Propulsion

Catalog price

46 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

677 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 600 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 5.9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 29 min.

Renault Kangoo E-Tech EV45 DC 80kW

Catalog price

38 900 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 285 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 12.6 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 24 min.

Fiat E-Ulysse 75 kWh

Catalog price

70 400 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 306 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 13.3 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 38 min.

Citroën ë-Spacetourer 75 kWh

Catalog price

62 720 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Citroën ë-Spacetourer 50 kWh

Catalog price

56 720 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 230 km

Renault 5 E-Tech 150hp Autonomie Confort

Catalog price

33 490 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

511 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 400 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 7.5 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 33 min.

Fiat 500 Cabriolet 42 kWh

Catalog price

37 300 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

615 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 310 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 25 min.

Fiat 500 Sedan 42 kWh

Catalog price

33 900 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

582 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 331 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 25 min.

Fiat 500 3+1 42 kWh

Catalog price

35 900 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

604 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 317 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 25 min.

Tesla Model 3 Performance

Catalog price

57 490 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

826 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 528 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.1 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 20 min.

Volkswagen iD.7 PRO

Catalog price

59 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

822 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 621 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.5 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 28 min.

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Taycan Turbo

Catalog price

169 280 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 485 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.3 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 17 min.

Porsche Taycan Taycan Turbo

Catalog price

167 840 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

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Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 435 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 3.2 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 17 min.

Ford Capri Extended Range RWD

Catalog price

49 400 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

806 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 627 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 6.4 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 28 min.

Citroën ë-C3 45 kWh

Catalog price

23 300 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

367 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP): 320 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 11 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 32 min.

Opel Astra-e 156hp

Catalog price

40 990 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

545 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 418 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9.2 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 26 min.

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Peugeot e-308 54 kWh

Catalog price

43 900 €

(excluding bonuses)

LLD from

498 €

Per month, no deposit for professionals

Range (WLTP ): 247 km

Acceleration (0 to 100 km/h): 9 sec

Fast charge (from 20% to 80%): 23 min.

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In a nutshell

Kia e-soul Hyundai Kona electric car
Features Kia e-Soul Kia Niro EV
Autonomy (WLTP) 452 km 460 km
Battery capacity 64 kWh 64 kWh
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 9,8 s 9,8 s
Tare weight 1,657 kg 1,737 kg
Price 41 690 € 44 490 €
Ecological bonus for individuals 5 000 € 5 000 €
Professional ecological bonus 3 000 € 3 000 €
Company car tax 0 € 0 €
Slow charge (0 to 100%) 10h30 7h
Fast charge (10 to 80%) 44 minutes 41 minutes
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KIA Niro EV VS KIA e-Soul: Performance

The powertrain of the KIA Niro EV can deliver up to 150 kW (204 hp) of power in its 64 kWh battery version. This enables it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 167 km/h.

On board the KIA e Soul, the same 100 kW (136 hp) and 150 kW (204 hp) engines deliver 395 Nm of torque. However, the weight is around 50 kg lighter and the acceleration profile is the same: the KIA e Soul accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds with the 150 kW motor and 9.8 seconds with the 100 kW motor. 

In terms of driving pleasure, both vehicles are capable of lively acceleration. Both are equipped with 4 driving modes: Sport, Normal, Eco and Eco+. The latter restricts the use of air conditioning and heating, and limits the maximum speed to 90 km/h. 

Draw :

The two vehicles are similar in terms of performance.

Vehicle model Power (kW / 395 Nm) 0 to 100 km/h
Kia Niro EV 150 (204 hp) 7.8 seconds
Kia e-Soul 39 kWh 100 (136 hp) 9.9 seconds
Kia e-Soul 64 kWh 150 (204 hp) 7.9 seconds

Power summary: KIA Niro EV VS Kia e soul

KIA Niro EV VS KIA e-Soul: Autonomy

In terms of range, the equation is the same for both the KIA Niro EV and the KIA e Soul. With its 64 kWh battery, the Niro EV has a range of 460 km according to the WLTP cycle. The KIA e Soul does less well, with a range of 277 km. On the version with the 64 kWh battery, the range is 452 km for the latter.

In terms of fuel consumption, the two models are the same. In road tests, both electric SUVs have more or less the same range

On the freeway, these two Korean electric SUVs are particularly efficient, thanks to their aerodynamic design and high-performance engine. You can easily cover more than 300 km with the long-range version on the highway. 

The battery packs are designed by LG Chem. They are liquid-cooled, enabling them to maintain their performance in the event of multiple rapid recharging sessions or very high or very low outside temperatures. 

Draw :

The two vehicles are similar in terms of range.

Range summary: KIA Niro EV vs KIA e Soul

Vehicle model WLTP range Combined WLTP fuel consumption (kWh/100 km)
Kia Niro EV 460 km 17,6
Kia e-Soul 39 kWh 452 km 14,5
Kia e-Soul 64 kWh 452 km 15,7

KIA Niro EV VS KIA e-Soul: Charging

On the subject of recharging, once again, it's a tie between Kia's two electric SUVs . Both vehicles are equipped with the same battery packs and internal chargers. The charging port is on the front of the vehicle, making it easy to park in front of a charging point. 

Indeed, whether it's the KIA Niro EV or the KIA e Soul, the 64 kWh battery version is capable of a recharging speed of 80 kW, compared with 55 kW for the 39 kWh battery version. The result is that recharging with the long-range version allows you to recover many more kilometers per minute at a fast charging station.

If you're charging at home, the KIA Niro EV and KIA e Soul are equipped with a 7.2 kW internal charger. Thanks to a suitable home terminal, otherwise known as a Wallboxthe Kia will charge its 39 kWh battery in 6 hours and 10 minutes. The KIA Niro EV's 64 kWh battery will take 7 hours to recharge from 0 to 100%.

Draw

 

7.2 kW terminal

(0 à 100 %)

50 kW terminal

(0 à 80 %)

100 kW terminal

(0 à 80 %)

KIA Niro EV 64 kWh

10h30

64 min

41 min

KIA e Soul 39 kWh

6h30

43 min

43 min

KIA e Soul 64 kWh

6h30

71 min

44 min

Charging time summary: KIA Niro EV vs KIA e Soul

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KIA Niro EV VS KIA e-Soul: Dimensions and weight

The KIA Niro EV and KIA e Soul have different designs. While the Kia e Soul is positioned as an urban SUV, the Niro EV is more like a truck. In fact, the Niro EV is some 20 cm longer than the KIA e Soul. This difference is reflected in the rear-seat legroom and trunk space.

The Niro EV has 451 liters of trunk space, 136 liters more than the KIA e Soul, which has 315 liters. The difference is even more noticeable when the rear seats are folded down. The KIA Niro EV has a larger load area than its rival.

The wheelbase, i.e. the length between the front and rear axles, is 2.6 meters for both SUVs.

Victory for the KIA Niro EV

Dimensions: KIA Niro EV vs KIA e Soul

Features Kia Niro EV Kia e-Soul
Length (in mm) 4420 4195
Width (in mm) 1825 1800
Height (in mm) 1585 1605
Wheelbase (mm) 2720 2600
Boot volume/max. volume (in L) 475 / 1392 315 / 1339

KIA Niro EV VS KIA e-Soul: Availability and prices

Priced from €41,690(excluding incentives and bonuses) with its 64 kWh battery, the KIA e Soul is less expensive than the KIA Niro EV.

Both vehicles are very well equipped, and the price difference is not very significant. 

To access the long-range version with the 64 kWh battery, you'll need to pay €44,990(excluding incentives and bonuses) for the KIA Niro EV. Prices then rise to €45,590 for the top-of-the-range Niro Premium finish. Note that both electric SUVs will benefit from changes in 2020. 

Victory for the KIA e-Soul

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KIA Niro EV VS KIA e-Soul: the winner is...

Summary of criteria :

Performance: Draw

Autonomy: A draw

Refill: Draw

Dimensions and weight: Victory for the KIA Niro EV

Availability and pricing: KIA e Soul wins the day

It's not really possible to choose between the two models, as they are so similar. The choice will depend on your needs: if you want a spacious electric car, choose the KIA Niro EV... 

KIA's two electric SUVs are a close match. Both based on the same technical platform, the Korean group is demonstrating its expertise in long-range electric vehicles. 

While the KIA e-Soul presents itself as a sporty little urban electric SUV, the KIA Niro EV is more of a relaxed wagon for weekend getaways. 

Find out more about the KIA e-Soul and KIA Niro EV.

What about you? Which do you prefer? Tell us all about it in the comments. 

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