Global EV Comparison: Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range vs Kia Soul EV Gen 2
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General Info
The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €23300. The Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €10900 on the used car market.
The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) is a Hatchback, whereas the Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) is a SUV.
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2017-2019 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Slovakia | South Korea |
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €23300 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €10900 |
| GCC Score | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Range and Efficiency
The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia Soul EV (2017-2019).
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 179 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 326 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 280 km | 179 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 45 kWh | 33 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 44 kWh | 30 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.36 km/kWh | 5.97 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.1 | 5 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) maxes out at 50 kW.
The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.4 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 100 kW | 50 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CHAdeMO Type 1 (J1772) |
| Charging Score | 4.2 | 3.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Although the Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) has more power, the Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 83 kW | 81 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 111 hp | 109 hp |
| Motor Torque | 120 Nm | 285 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 s | 11.2 s |
| Top Speed | 135 km/h | 145 km/h |
| Performance Score | 1.9 | 2.4 |
Dimensions
The Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4015 mm | 4140 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1813 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1755 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1577 mm | 1593 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2540 mm | 2570 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) 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).
The Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range (2024-…) has a towing capacity of up to 550 kg, whereas the Kia Soul EV (2017-2019) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Citroën e-C3 Comfort Range | Kia Soul EV Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1491 kg | 1492 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 310 l | 281 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1200 l | 891 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 550 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.6 | 5.4 |
