Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as model year, body structure, ground shadow size, fuel economy, and maximum occupancy. First of all, body structures are completely different. One is a Hatchback and the other a Wagon. The 2013 500e is also significantly smaller than the 2016 Soul EV. Also, you get 11 more mpg with the Soul EV than with the 500e. In addition, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the Kia Soul EV seats one more the FIAT 500e. Among similarities are the market segment and starting price.