Global EV Comparison: Kia Soul EV Gen 1 vs Soul Gen 2 vs Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 130hp
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 | Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 130hp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2014-2017 | 2017-2019 | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | South Korea | France |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €39900 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €8799 | €10900 | €26900 |
| GCC Score | 4.5 | 4.7 | 6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 | Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 130hp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 150 km | 179 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 480 km |
| Range (GCC) | 151 km | 179 km | 406 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 30.5 kWh | 33 kWh | 65 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 27 kWh | 30 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.9 kWh/100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km | 14.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.59 km/kWh | 5.97 km/kWh | 6.77 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.6 | 5 | 7.9 |
Charging
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 | Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 130hp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 3.6 kW | 6.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW | 130 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) | CHAdeMOType 1 (J1772) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.2 | 3.5 | 5.8 |
Performance
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 | Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 130hp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM | EESM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 81 kW | 81 kW | 96 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 109 hp | 109 hp | 129 hp |
| Motor Torque | 285 Nm | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.2 s | 11.2 s | 10.5 s |
| Top Speed | 145 km/h | 145 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Performance Score | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Dimensions
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 | Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 130hp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4140 mm | 4140 mm | 4200 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2055 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1800 mm | 1800 mm | 1768 mm |
| Height | 1593 mm | 1593 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm | 2570 mm | 2685 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Kia Soul EV Gen 1 | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 | Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 130hp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1492 kg | 1492 kg | 1624 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 281 l | 281 l | 440 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 891 l | 891 l | 1332 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
