Global EV Comparison: Kia Soul EV Standard Range vs Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe

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General Info

The Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €38418. The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €6500 on the used car market.

The Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) is a SUV, whereas the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) is a Hatchback.

Property Kia Soul EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Years of Production 2020-… 2012-2016
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea France
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €38418 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €15999 €6500
GCC Score 5.1 3.9

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 Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016).

Property Kia Soul EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 109 km
Range (WLTP) 276 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 235 km 106 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 42 kWh 17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 39.2 kWh 16.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km 15.8 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.99 km/kWh 6.35 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.4 5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) 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 Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) is limited to 3.7 kW.

Property Kia Soul EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 3.7 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 44 kW - Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 4 2.4

Performance

The Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) is rear-wheel drive, while the Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Kia Soul EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 55 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 74 hp
Motor Torque 395 Nm 30 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.9 s 11.5 s
Top Speed 157 km/h 125 km/h
Performance Score 3.1 1.7

Dimensions

The Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Kia Soul EV Standard Range (2020-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Kia Soul EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Length 4195 mm 2695 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1800 mm 1559 mm
Height 1605 mm 1565 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 1867 mm

Cargo and Towing

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Kia Soul EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Number of Seats 5 2
Curb Weight 1610 kg 920 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 315 l 220 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1339 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 4
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