Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as model year, body structure, powertrain, ground shadow size, maximum occupancy, and starting price. First of all, the 2013 smart fortwo Convertible Electric is priced $3,950 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2016 Kia Soul EV, which is newer by three model years. Also, there is a significant difference between body structures and exterior dimensions. The 2016 Soul EV is a Wagon, while the 2013 fortwo Electric is a Convertible. It is also significantly larger. In addition, there is a difference between powertrains. Soul EV naturally runs on , while the fortwo Convertible Electric naturally is an electric vehicle. And finally, the Kia Soul EV seats three more passengers than the smart fortwo Convertible Electric. Among similarities are the market segment and fuel economy.