Although there are some similarities, these two are different in most aspects such as body structure, powertrain, ground shadow size, maximum occupancy, and starting price. First of all, there is a significant difference between body structures and exterior dimensions. The 2016 Kia Soul EV is a Wagon, while the 2015 smart fortwo Electric is a Hatchback. It is also significantly larger. Also, while 2016 Soul EV naturally runs on , the 2015 fortwo Hatchback Electric naturally is an electric vehicle. In addition, the fortwo Hatchback Electric is priced $6,950 lower compared to the base MSRP of the Soul EV. And finally, you'll seat three more passengers in the Kia Soul EV than in the smart fortwo Hatchback Electric. Among similarities are the market segment and fuel economy.