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General Info
While the Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Renault Fluence Z.E. (2011-2014) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in the United States.
The Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) is a SUV, whereas the Renault Fluence Z.E. (2011-2014) is a Sedan.
Property
Kia Soul EV Standard Range
Renault Fluence Z.E. Base
Years of Production
2020-… Years of Production
2011-2014 Years of Production
Current Status
Produced Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
South Korea Country of Manufacture
Turkey Country of Manufacture
Body Style
SUV Body Style
Sedan Body Style
Market Availability
EU Market Availability
EU Market Availability
GCC Score
5.1 GCC Score
4.2 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
While the Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Renault Fluence Z.E. (2011-2014).
Property
Kia Soul EV Standard Range
Renault Fluence Z.E. Base
Range (WLTP)
171 mi Range (WLTP)
- Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
146 mi Range (GCC)
86 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
42 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
22 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
39.2 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
21 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
26.8 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
24.4 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.72 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
4.1 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
5.5 Range and Efficiency Score
5.5 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Renault Fluence Z.E. (2011-2014) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) can charge at up to 44 kW.
The Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW, whereas the Renault Fluence Z.E. (2011-2014) is limited to 3.5 kW.
Property
Kia Soul EV Standard Range
Renault Fluence Z.E. Base
Max Charging Power (AC)
7.2 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
3.5 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
44 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
- Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Type 1 (J1772) Charge Port
Charging Score
4 Charging Score
2.2 Charging Score
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
The Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
Property
Kia Soul EV Standard Range
Renault Fluence Z.E. Base
Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
EESM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
100 kW Motor Power (kW)
70 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
134 hp Motor Power (hp)
94 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
291 lb-ft Motor Torque
167 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
9.5 s 0-60 mph
13.2 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
97 mph Top Speed
84 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
3 Performance Score
1.7 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Renault Fluence Z.E. (2011-2014) has a longer body, while the Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.
The Renault Fluence Z.E. (2011-2014) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Kia Soul EV Standard Range
Renault Fluence Z.E. Base
Length
165.2 in Length
186.9 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
- Width (with Mirrors)
80.2 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
70.9 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
71.2 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
63.2 in Height
57.4 in Height
Wheelbase
102.4 in Wheelbase
106.4 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.