Comparison between:
- 2021 KIA e-Niro 4+
- 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech 60 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 KIA e-Niro 4+ | 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech 60 kWh | |
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| Trim | 4+ | 60 kWh |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2025 (MY25) |
| Market | United Kingdom | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue | Glacier White Ceramic Grey Shadow Grey Midnight Blue Flame Red Diamond Black Matte Shadow Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 165.4 in 4200 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 80.9 in 2055 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 59.3 in 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 105.7 in 2685 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | - |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | - |
| Front overhang | - | 31.5 in 800 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 28.1 in 715 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 34.8 in 885 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 32.9 in 835 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 58.8 in 1494 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 54.3 in 1378 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 | 440.0 l 15.54 ft3 0.44 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1332.0 l 47.04 ft3 1.33 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3948.48 lb 1791 kg | 3765.5 lb 1708 kg |
| Payload | - | 1150.81 lb 522 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 4757.58 lb 2158 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 1984.16 lb 900 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | - |
| Additional information | - | Gross Train Weight (GTW) - 3058 kg SCx - 0.713 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Renault |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor (EESM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 356 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 164 kW 219.9 hp 223.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 5473 - 11688 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3600 rpm | 100 - 4714 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Normal Sport B-mode |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 164 kW 219.9 hp 223.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 300 Nm 30.6 kgm 221.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 7.30 s |
| Acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h | - | 4.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | - |
| Additional information | - | 0 - 50 km/h - 3.5 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km | WLTP, CMB: 290.8 mi / 468.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15.1 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A |
Steering
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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.56 m 34.65 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | 2.3 |
Transmission
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 | 8.206 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.5 in 292 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx18 8Jx20 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 195/60R18 96H 215/45R20 95T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Number of cells | 294 | 288 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 3 | 12 |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 352 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | 868.62 lb 394 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Heat pump |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 130 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 100 kW, 0:31-0:39 DC 50 kW, 1:02-1:17 AC 11 kW, 8:54 | DC 130 kW, 0:32 AC 22 kW, 1:50 AC 11 kW, 4:10 AC 2.3 kW, 6:01 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Black side sill and wheel arch body mouldings (S) Centre console storage box (S) Chrome beltline mouldings (S) High-gloss black centre fascia trim (S) High-gloss black door insert trim (S) High-gloss black lower console trim (S) Luggage area load cover and net hooks (S) Matt black radiator grille (S) Rear spoiler (S) Roof rails (S) Adaptive smart cruise control with Stop & Go (S) Alarm System and Engine Immobiliser (S) All-round height adjustable headrests (S) All-round three-point seatbelts (S) Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Charging indicator on dashboard (S) Door Deadlocks (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Elelctronic parking brake with Autohold (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (S) Front and rear centre armrests (S) Front parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Front seatbelts with height adjusters (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Impact-sensing auto door unlocking (S) Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) (S) Locking Wheel Nuts (S) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Reversing camera system integrated into the screen (S) Speed limiter (S) Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking (Dealer-Activated Feature) (S) Start/Stop button with Smart Entry System (S) Twin curtain airbags with roll-over sensor (S) Twin front airbags (S) Twin side front airbags (S) Tyre Mobility Kit (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation (S) 7-inch colour display for instrument cluster (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Voice Control (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio with MP3 compatibility (S) Fast charging USB port in centre console (S) Front USB port (S) Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom (S) Shark fin antenna (S) 8 x speaker JBL Premium Sound System with subwoofer, external amp and front centre speaker (S) Telematics System with UVO Connect Services (S) Trip comupter and digital clock (S) Wireless mobile phone charger (S) Rear ventilation duct (S) Single automatic air-conditioning (S) 60:40 split-folding second row seats (S) 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat (S) Driver's seat with power lumbar support (S) Heated front seats (S) Manual height adjustment of passenger's seat (S) High-gloss black steering wheel trim (S) Leather-trimmed and heated steering wheel (S) Regenerative braking level with paddle shifters on the steering wheel (S) Shift by wire (S) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering wheel adjustment (S) Aluminium door scuff plates (S) Chrome-coated exterior door handles (S) Leather-trimmed door armrests (S) Power windows front (S) Privacy glass on rear windows and tailgate (S) Rain-sensing front wipers (S) Satin finish interior door handles (S) Solar glass (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Body-coloured, high-gloss side mirrors (S) Driver's wide view door mirror (S) Electrically folding, adjustable and heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S) Sunvisors with vanity mirror illumination (front seats) (S) Ambient lighting (S) Automatic headlight control (S) Bulb-type overhead console lamp with sunglasses case (S) Centre room lamp (S) Front bulb fog lights (S) LED DRLs (S) LED headlights with bi-function projection (S) LED rear combination lights (S) Luggagae area light (S) Manual headlight levelling device (S) Welcome and Follow-me-home light functionality (S) Black leather with partial faux leather elements (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | CMF-EV platform |
| 2021 KIA e-Niro 4+ | 2025 Renault Megane E-Tech 60 kWh |