Comparison between:
- 2021 KIA e-Niro 4+
- 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD
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+ | 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD | |
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| Trim | 4+ | 81.4 kWh FWD |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | United Kingdom | Europe |
| Price | - | EUR 45,990 (DE, Sep 2025) GBP 39,295 (UK, Sep 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue | Frost Blue Fusion Black Iceberg Green Iceberg Green Matte Magma Red Ivory Silver Dark Ocean Blue Gravity Gray Snow White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Onyx Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 181.5 in 4610 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 73.8 in 1875 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 65.9 in 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 108.3 in 2750 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.8 in 910 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 37.4 in 950 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 42.3 in 1075 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 57.7 in 1465 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 53.6 in 1362 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 53.2 in 1352 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 44.0 in 1117 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 41.0 in 1041 mm |
| Trunk volume | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 | 566.0 l 19.99 ft3 0.57 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1650.0 l 58.27 ft3 1.65 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 44.4 l 1.57 ft3 0.04 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3948.48 lb 1791 kg | 4561.36 lb 2069 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2976.24 lb 1350 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3207.73 lb 1455 kg |
| Roof load | - | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Payload | - | 1126.56 lb 511 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 5687.93 lb 2580 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2645.55 lb 1200 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.3 Cd |
| Additional information | - | 64 dB |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 356 V | 400 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3600 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. | i-Pedal 3.0 system |
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 | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 8.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 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, CTY: 448.6 mi / 722.0 km WLTP, CTY: 456.7 mi / 735.0 km WLTP, CTY: 466.0 mi / 750.0 km WLTP, CMB: 313.8 mi / 505.0 km WLTP, CMB: 323.1 mi / 520.0 km WLTP, CMB: 329.3 mi / 530.0 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: 16.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.1 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.8 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 | 11.72 m 38.45 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | 2.43 |
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 | 11.55 |
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 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.5 in 12 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7.5Jx18 ET51 8Jx19 ET54 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 235/60R18 107V 235/55R19 105V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 81.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 294 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 3 | - |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 343 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | 1064.17 lb 482.7 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional heat pump |
| Additional information | - | Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
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 DC 128 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 150 kW, 0:30 AC 11 kW, 7:20 |
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 | - | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2021 KIA e-Niro 4+ | 2026 KIA EV5 81.4 kWh FWD |