Global EV Comparison: Kia Soul EV Long Range vs BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah
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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 Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is a SUV, whereas the BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) is a Hatchback.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-… | 2018-2022 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | Germany |
| Body Style | SUV | Hatchback |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €47450 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €19873 | €19903 |
| GCC Score | 5.6 | 5.3 |
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 | Kia Soul EV Long Range | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 391 km | 246 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 452 km | 283 km |
| Range (GCC) | 378 km | 244 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 67.5 kWh | 42.2 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 37.9 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km | 15.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.91 km/kWh | 6.44 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.9 | 5.9 |
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 | Kia Soul EV Long Range | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 77 kW | 50 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4.5 | 5.2 |
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 | Kia Soul EV Long Range | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 135 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 181 hp |
| Motor Torque | 395 Nm | 270 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 s | 6.9 s |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.8 | 3.5 |
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 | Kia Soul EV Long Range | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4195 mm | 4006 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2039 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1800 mm | 1791 mm |
| Height | 1605 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2570 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 | Kia Soul EV Long Range | BMW i3s BEV 120 Ah |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Curb Weight | 1758 kg | 1365 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 315 l | 260 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1339 l | 1100 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 4.3 |
