Global EV Comparison: Kia Soul EV Long Range vs Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition
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General Info
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €47450. The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition (2021-2023) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2020-… | 2021-2023 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | Mexico |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €47450 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €19873 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 5.6 | 6.5 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition (2021-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…).
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 391 km | 418 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 452 km | 500 km |
| Range (GCC) | 378 km | 411 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 67.5 kWh | 98.8 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 88 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km | 21.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.91 km/kWh | 4.67 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.8 | 5.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition (2021-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) maxes out at 77 kW.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition (2021-2023) 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 | Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 77 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 1 |
| Charging Score | 4.5 | 6.7 |
Performance
The Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) is front-wheel drive, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition (2021-2023) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition (2021-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 358 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 480 hp |
| Motor Torque | 395 Nm | 860 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9 s | 3.7 s |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.8 | 6.4 |
Dimensions
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition (2021-2023) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…).
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition (2021-2023) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4195 mm | 4713 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2097 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1800 mm | 1881 mm |
| Height | 1605 mm | 1625 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2984 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition (2021-2023) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition (2021-2023), but the Kia Soul EV Long Range (2020-…) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.
| Property | Kia Soul EV Long Range | Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1758 kg | 2276 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 315 l | 402 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1339 l | 1420 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 81 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 6.6 |
