Kia Soul (2012 – 2018) vs BMW i3 (2013 – 2017): specs compared
The BMW i3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 164 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 11.0 s. The Kia Soul has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 150 km/h. At 4,140 mm, the Kia Soul is 142 mm longer than the BMW i3.
| Specification |
Kia
Soul
2012 – 2018
|
BMW
i3
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2018 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel | Electric, Petrol | Electric |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 165 hp | 102 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 201 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 – 11.7 s | 7.2 – 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 185 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 – 7.6 L/100 km | 0.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,120 – 4,140 mm | 3,998 mm |
| Width | 1,786 – 1,801 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,593 – 1,610 mm | 1,577 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 – 2,570 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,212 – 1,490 kg | 1,195 – 1,315 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.