Comparison between:
- 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium
- 2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

	2019 Volkswagen e-Golf SEL Premium	2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh

Model alias	-	Niro EV eNiro
Trim	SEL Premium	64 kWh
Model year	2019	2019
Market	North America, Europe	North America, Europe, South Korea
Price	USD 38,895 (USA, Jul 2019)	USD 38,500 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 36,495 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 42,510 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 39,090 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 44,500 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 40,485 (ES, Jul 2019)

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body style	Hatchback	Crossover
Materials	Steel	Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium
Exterior colors	Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl	Graphite White Pearl Midnight Black Pluto Brown Gravity Blue Aluminium Silver Metallic Silky Silver Metallic Dark Gray Metallic Runway Red Metallic Snow White
Interior colors	Titan Black Shetland Beige	Black Grey
Number of doors	4	5
Number of seats	5	5
Length	168.1 in 4270 mm	172.2 in 4375 mm
Width	70.8 in 1798 mm	71.1 in 1805 mm
Width with mirrors	79.8 in 2027 mm	-
Height	58.3 in 1482 mm	61.8 in 1570 mm
Wheelbase	103.5 in 2629 mm	106.3 in 2700 mm
Front track	60.4 in 1533 mm	62.0 in 1576 mm
Rear track	59.2 in 1503 mm	62.4 in 1585 mm
Clearance	5.6 in 143 mm	6.1 in 155 mm
Front headroom	40.1 in 1018 mm	40.1 in 1018 mm
Rear headroom	38.1 in 967 mm	37.7 in 957 mm
Front shoulder room	55.9 in 1420 mm	56.0 in 1423 mm
Rear shoulder room	53.9 in 1369 mm	55.1 in 1400 mm
Front hip room	57.8 in 1469 mm	53.7 in 1364 mm
Rear hip room	56.7 in 1440 mm	48.3 in 1227 mm
Front legroom	41.2 in 1046 mm	41.7 in 1059 mm
Rear legroom	35.6 in 904 mm	36.0 in 914 mm
Passenger volume	-	2735.4 l 96.60 ft³ 2.74 m³
Total volume	-	3259.3 l 115.10 ft³ 3.26 m³
Trunk volume	341.0 l 12.04 ft³ 0.34 m³	523.9 l 18.50 ft³ 0.52 m³
Maximum trunk volume	1231.0 l 43.47 ft³ 1.23 m³	1500.8 l 53.00 ft³ 1.50 m³
Curb weight	3560.47 lb 1615 kg	3853.68 lb 1748 kg
Payload	892.87 lb 405 kg	1062.63 lb 482 kg
GVWR	4453.34 lb 2020 kg	4916.31 lb 2230 kg
Drag coefficient	0.27 Cd	0.29 Cd
Additional information	-	Height with roof rails - 1570 mm Height without roof rails - 1560 mm

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Manufacturer	Volkswagen	-
Model	EEM 100	-
Electric motor type	Permanent magnet synchronous	Permanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motor	Front	Front
Voltage	-	356 V
Power	100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps
Maximum power RPM	3300 - 12000 rpm	3800 - 8000 rpm
Torque	290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb	395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Eco Eco+ Normal	Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport
Additional information	Three levels of regenerative braking Eco mode power - 70 kW Eco mode torque - 233 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm	Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3.

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	93.2 mph 150.0 km/h	103.8 mph 167.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	9.60 s	7.80 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	-	7.50 s
Additional information	Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h	-

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving range

NEDC: 186.4 mi / 300.0 km
EPA: 123.0 mi / 197.9 km
Real range: 144.8 mi / 233.0 km

EPA: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km
WLTP: 282.7 mi / 455.0 km

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiency

NEDC, CMB: 13.8 kWh/100 km
EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 122 MPGe
WLTP, CMB: 16 kWh/100 km

EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe
WLTP, CMB: 15.9 kWh/100 km

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy class

A+

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanism	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion
Type of power steering	Electronic	Electronic
Turning circle	10.9 m 35.76 ft	10.6 m 34.78 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.76	2.57

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmission	Automatic single-speed reduction gear	Automatic single-speed reduction gear
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive (FWD)	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio	3.61	8.206
Additional information	Gearbox model - EQ 270	-

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspension	MacPherson strut Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)	Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers
Rear suspension	Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers	Independent Multi-link

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Discs	Discs
Additional information	Front discs size - 11.3 x 1.0 in Rear discs size - 10.7 x 0.4 in	-

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

6.5Jx16 ET46

7Jx17 ET50

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

205/55R16 91H

215/55R17 94W

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

Manufacturer	Samsung SDI	SK Innovation
Type of rechargeable battery	Lithium-Ion	Li-Ion Polymer
Battery capacity	35.8 kWh	64 kWh
Number of cells	264	294
Number of modules	27	3
Voltage	323 V	356 V
Energy density	-	141.3 Wh/kg
Weight	701.07 lb 318 kg	1030 lb 467.2 kg
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Passive cooling	Water-based coolant circulation
Additional information	-	Capacity - 180 Ah Power - 170 kW Optional battery heating

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging type

Standard wall socket, 1.2 kW
Standard wall socket, 2.3 kW
Wall box, 3.6 kW
Wall box, 7.2 kW
CCS fast charging, 40 kW
CCS fast charging, 50 kW

In Cable Control Box (ICCB), 1.1 kW
EVSE cable, 7.2 kW
Public CCS, 50 kW
Public CCS, 100 kW

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging port

Onboard charger, Type 1, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 2, 7.2 kW

Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW
Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging time

CCS fast charging 50 kW, 0:34
CCS fast charging 40 kW, 0:43
Wall box 7.2 kW, 4:55
Wall box 3.6 kW, 9:50
Standard wall socket 230V, 15:24
Standard wall socket 110/120V, 29:30

Public CCS, 0:29-0:42
Public CCS, 1:02
EVSE cable, 8:54
In Cable Control Box (ICCB), 58:11

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional features

Adjustable cargo floor (S)
e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S)
Integrated rear spoiler (S)
3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S)
Active Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Traffic Alert (S)
Adaptive Cruise Control (S)
Anti-lock Braking System (S)
Anti-Slip Regulation (S)
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S)
Autonomous Emergency Braking (S)
Child safety locks on rear doors (S)
City Emergency Braking (S)
Cruise Control (S)
Driver alertness detection (S)
Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S)
Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S)
Driver-only knee airbag (S)
Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S)
Electronic Differential Lock (S)
Electronic speed control (S)
Electronic Stability Control (S)
Engine Braking Assist (S)
Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist) (S)
Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S)
Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S)
Hydraulic Brake Assist (S)
Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S)
Intelligent Crash Response System (S)
Isofix on rear seats (S)
Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist) (S)
LATCH (S)
Maneuver Braking (S)
Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking (S)
Parking Steering Assistant (S)
Rearview camera (S)
Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S)
Side chest airbags for rear seats (S)
Side curtain airbags for front seats (S)
Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S)
Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S)
Speed assist (S)
Tire pressure monitoring system (S)
XDS (Cross Differential System) (S)
2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S)
9.2-inch Discover Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S)
Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S)
Color multi-function trip computer (S)
Keyless entry with push-button start (S)
MIB II infotainment system (S)
MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S)
8 x speakers (S)
USB port (S)
Volkswagen Car-Net Guide & Inform (S)
Volkswagen Digital Cockpit with 12.3-inch screen (S)
VW Car-Net connected services (S)
Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S)
Parking heater/ventilation (S)
Energy-efficient auxilliary climate control heat pump (S)
6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S)
60/40 folding rear seats (S)
Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S)
Front comfort seats (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (S)
Electrically heated windshield (S)
Heated front washer nozzles (S)
Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S)
Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S)
Rear window wiper and washer system (S)
Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S)
Self-dimming, frameless, interior rearview mirror (S)
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
Ambient lighting with illuminated footwell and doorsill scuff plates (S)
Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S)
High Beam Control (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED headlights (S)
LED headlights with blue accents and low-speed corner-illuminating feature (S)
LED rear lights (S)
Leather gear knob (S)
V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces (S)

Black high gloss upper console panel (S)
Black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding (S)
Body-color door waistline and front and rear bumpers (S)
Crossbars (O)
Deluxe scuff plates (S)
Front console arm rest with storage and cup holder (S)
Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S)
Hybrid Blue bumper garnish accent color (S)
Luggage net (O)
Luggage net hook (S)
Overhead console with sunglass holder (S)
Power tilt/slide sunroof (O)
Rear center arm rest with cup holder (S)
Roof rails (S)
Shark-fin style antenna (S)
4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S)
Blind Spot Collision Warning (S)
Brake Assist System (BAS) (S)
Driver's knee airbag (S)
Dual front advanced airbags (S)
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S)
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S)
Forward Collision Warning (S)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (S)
Forward parking distance warning (O)
Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S)
Front seat-belt pretensioners (S)
Front seat-belt reminder and buckle sensor (S)
Full-length side curtain airbags (S)
Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Immobilizer (S)
Impact sensing auto door unlock (S)
Lane Following Assist System (S)
Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert (S)
LATCH (S)
Pedestrian Warning System (S)
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (S)
Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S)
Reverse parking distance warning (S)
Rollover sensor (S)
Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (S)
Speed sensing auto door locks (S)
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S)
7-inch touchscreen with MP3, Satellite Radio, integrated rear camera and dynamic guidelines (S)
8-inch touchscreen Navigation display system with Premium sound system, Satellite and HD radio (S)
AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM audio system (S)
Bluetooth wireless technology with voice recognition (S)
Digital clock (S)
Outside temperature display (S)
4 x speakers and 2 tweeters (S)
8 x speakers with Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology, including Sub-woofer (S)
Supervision meter cluster with 7-inch display with Tachometer (S)
Trip computer (S)
USB audio input ports (S)
USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S)
UVO eco Infotainment System with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (S)
Wireless phone charger (S)
Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S)
Climate and charging scheduling system (S)
Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor (S)
Rear air conditioning vent (S)
Heat Pump HVAC system (O)
Rear heating duct (S)
10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S)
6-way adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster (S)
6-way adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster (S)
60/40 split-folding rear seats (S)
Driver's seat back pocket (S)
Front and rear adjustable headrests (S)
Front passenger seat back pocket (S)
Heated front seats (3-levels) (S)
Ventilated front seats (S)
Heated steering wheel (O)
Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S)
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S)
Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S)
Tilt and telescoping steering column (S)
Acoustic windshield glass with shade band (S)
Body-color outside door handles (S)
Heated back-lite glass (S)
Power door locks with two-turn entry system (S)
Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S)
Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S)
Power rear windows (S)
Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S)
Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S)
Solar control front windows (S)
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with Homelink (O)
Body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent (S)
Day and night rear-view mirror (S)
Heated, power folding outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (S)
Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S)
Sunvisor with vanity mirror, sliding, with driver's ticket holder (S)
Auto Light Control headlights (S)
Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S)
Cargo light (S)
Center console mood lamp (S)
Front fog lamps (S)
LED cargo light (S)
LED cornering lamps (S)
LED Daytime Running lights (S)
LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S)
LED overhead console and room lamps (S)
LED positioning lamps (S)
LED projection headlights with 1W assist beam (O)
Overhead console and room lamps (S)
Rear LED combination lamps (S)
Cloth and artificial leather seat trim (S)
Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S)
Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S)
Leather seat trim (S)
Satin Chrome inside door handles (S)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

The available trims of the KIA Niro EV in the US are dubbed EX and EX Premium. In Germany there are three trims - Edition 7, Vision and Spirit.

North America gets only 5 colors - Graphite, White Pearl, Midnight Black, Pluto Brown, Gravity Blue. In addition to those, Europe also gets Aluminium Silver Metallic, Silky Silver Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Runway Red Metallic, Snow white.

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2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh