Global EV Comparison: BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah vs Kia Soul EV Long Range
Struggling to Decide? Let AI Help!
Your AI Summary Is Ready!
General Info
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €47450. The BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €19903 on the used car market.
The BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) is a Hatchback, whereas the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is a SUV.
| Property | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2018-2022 | 2020-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | South Korea |
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €47450 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €19903 | €19873 |
| GCC Score | 5.3 | 5.6 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022).
| Property | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 246 km | 391 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 283 km | 452 km |
| Range (GCC) | 244 km | 378 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 42.2 kWh | 67.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 37.9 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.44 km/kWh | 5.91 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.9 | 6.9 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 77 kW, while the BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) maxes out at 50 kW.
The BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 50 kW | 77 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.2 | 4.5 |
Performance
The BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) is rear-wheel drive, while the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.
Although the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) has more power, the BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 135 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 181 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | 395 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9 s | 7.9 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.4 | 3.7 |
Dimensions
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4006 mm | 4195 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2039 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1791 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1590 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1365 kg | 1758 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 260 l | 315 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1100 l | 1339 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.3 | 5.5 |
