Comparison between:
- 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh
- 2018 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh | 2018 Nissan Leaf SV | 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh | |
| Series | - | ZE1 | - |
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| Trim | 28 kWh | SV | 22 kWh |
| Model year | 2019 | 2018 | 2014 |
| Market | North America, Europe | - | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 30,315 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 30,111 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 33,300 (EU, Jul 2019) | - | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | Aluminium High tensile strength steel | Steel | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Polar White Platinum Silver Aurora Silver Phantom Black Blazing Yellow Marina Blue Phoenix Orange | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Jade Frost Super Black Scarlet Ember Pearl White Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black | Ionic Silver Metallic Capparis White Laurel Gray Metallic Andesite Silver Metallic Solar Orange Metallic Arravani Gray |
| Interior colors | Black | Black | Carum Spice Gray (Mega and Giga World trims) Cassia (Giga World trim) Dalberghia Brown (Tera World trim) |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 176.0 in 4470 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm | 157.4 in 3999 mm |
| Width | 71.7 in 1820 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.5 in 2045 mm | - | 80.2 in 2037 mm |
| Height | 57.5 in 1460 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in 1004 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.2 in 970 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1396 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1366 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 44.7 in 1136 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.5 in 800 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | - |
| Total volume | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1410.0 l 49.79 ft3 1.41 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3130.56 lb 1420 kg | 3467.87 lb 1573 kg | 2634.52 lb 1195 kg |
| Payload | 1014.13 lb 460 kg | 985.47 lb 447 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 4144.69 lb 1880 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.28 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Height for Europe - 1450 mm Height for rest of the world - 1460 mm | - | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1270 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1695 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | - | EM57 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 360 V | - |
| Power | 88 kW 118.0 hp 119.6 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2850 - 6000 rpm | 3283 - 9795 rpm | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1000 - 2850 rpm | 3283 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | Eco Normal B-mode | Comfort Eco Pro Eco Pro+ |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.90 s | 7.90 s | 7.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.50 s | 6.90 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-100 km/h in Normal mode - 10.2 s. | - | Eco Pro+ mode top speed - 90 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 174.0 mi / 280.0 km EPA: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km | NEDC: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km | NEDC: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km EPA: 80.8 mi / 130.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | NEDC, CMB: 11.5 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 122 MPGe EPA, CMB: 136 MPGe EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 17.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 19.1 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30.7 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 19.4 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 12.9 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe EPA, CTY: 137 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | - | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.412 | 8.1938 | 9.665 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET45 | 6.5Jx17 ET45 | 5Jx20 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 215/50R17 90V | 155/70R19 155/70R19 84Q 155/60R20 175/60R19 175/55R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | AESC | Samsung SDI |
| Model | L3 | - | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 28 kWh | 40 kWh | 22 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 192 | 96 |
| Number of modules | 12 | 24 | 8 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 104.9 Wh/kg | 224 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 599.22 lb 271.8 kg | 668 lb 303 kg | 449.74 lb 204 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection | Air convection (passive) | AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -35 °C -31 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 45 °C 113 °F | - |
| Additional information | 96s2p cell configuration 96 parallel pairs for a total of 192 cells | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | The net battery capacity is 18.8 kWh Battery warming system Uses 120 Ah square cells Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW Fast charging station, 50 kW | Household charging, 3.7 kW BMW i Wallbox, 7.4 kW DC fast charging, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 6.6 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Public CCS, 0:14 Public CCS, 0:27 POD Point Wallbox, 4:16 Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 13:20 | Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36 Portable cable, 6:04-6:40 Wall box, 6:04-6:40 EVSE cable, 17:24-26:00 | DC fast charging, 0:22 BMW i Wallbox, 2:59 Household charging, 5:57 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Alloy pedals (S) Cargo cover (S) Center armrest storage (S) Metallic paint (O) Rear center armrest with cupholders (S) Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection (S) Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Cross-traffic Alert (RCTA) and Lane Change Assist (S) Brake Assist (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Driver's blind spot mirror (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-force Distribution (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front and rear side-curtain airbags (S) Front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters (S) Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (S) Rear LATCH (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Rearview camera (S) Remote keyless entry system with alarm (S) Smart Cruise Control (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure indicator (S) Traction Control System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 12V power outlet (S) 7-inch display audio system with high-resolution touchscreen (S) 7-inch LCD instrument cluster (S) 8-inch navigation system with high-resolution touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM audio system (S) Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (S) Blue Link Guidance Package (for 3 years, enrollment required) (S) Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition (S) Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology (S) Complimentary SiriusXM activation and 3-month trial subscription (S) Free standard three-year Blue Link services (S) Infinity Premium Audio with 8 speakers including center channel and subwoofer (S) Proximity Key entry with push button start (S) Smartphone/USB and auxiliary input jacks (S) USB port in center console (charge only) (S) Wireless device charging (S) Automatic temperature control with Auto Defogging System (S) Floor console-mounted rear-seat HVAC vents (S) Ventilated driver and front passener seats (S) Heat pump (S) 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar support (S) 6-way driver and front passenger seats with seat height adjustment (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Adjustable head restraints for all seating positions (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver seat (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering-wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth and cruise controls (S) Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel (S) Aero-type wiper design (S) Chrome beltline molding (S) Chrome door handles (S) Door handle approach light (S) Front passenger window auto-down/up (S) Front windshield 2-speed intermittent, mist function (S) Lower door side molding (S) Power door locks (S) Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S) Power window lock-out button (S) Power windows with driver's auto-down/up (S) Premium door sill plates (S) Rear window defroster (S) Solar control glass (S) Sunvisor extensions (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink and compass (S) Dual illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Dual power-folding side mirrors with puddle lamps (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Manual-folding bodycolor power side mirrors (S) Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators (S) Automatic headlight control (S) Headlights with Dynamic Bending Light (S) HID headlights with LED light guide (S) High Beam Assist (S) Illuminated ignition (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (S) LED interior illumination (S) LED tail lamps (S) Rear Spoiler with Integrated LED Brake Light (S) Leather seating surfaces (S) Premium cloth seating (S) | Cargo area cover (O) e-Pedal (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) AEB with pedestrian detection (O) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (S) Blind Spot Warning (BSW) (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electric (E-PKB) parking brake (O) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI) (O) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) ProPILOT Assist (O) Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (O) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 7-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (O) Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (S) NissanConnect EV (S) NissanConnect with Navigation (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (O) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system - (heat pump) (O) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) 8-way power driver's seat (with 2-way lumbar) (O) Front heated seats (O) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (O) Leather-wrapped (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (O) Heated outside mirrors (O) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) High beam assist (HBA) (O) LED daytime running lights (O) LED headlights (O) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio suede PET material (S) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW ConnectedDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Multi-funciton touchscreen (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Telematics (S) Trip computer (S) Voice-activating system (O) Wide Screen Navigation System, with Internal HD and Traffic Info (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (O) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Power windows (S) Remote Trunk/Hatch Release (S) Sunroof (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Body-color driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Headlight Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Leather (S) Leather and wool cloth (S) Sensatec and sustainable cloth (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Hyundai IONIQ Electric has been announced in July 2016 for the 2017 model year and remains almost unchanged until MY 2019. | - | - |
| 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh | 2018 Nissan Leaf SV | 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh |