Comparison between:
- 2021 KIA Niro EV EX
- 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 KIA Niro EV EX | 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh | |
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| Model alias | e-Niro eNiro | KONA EV 64 kWh |
| Trim | EX | 64 kWh |
| Model year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 39,090 (USA, Apr 2021) | - |
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 | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel |
| Exterior colors | Platinum Graphite Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Silky Silver | Galactic Grey Dark Knight Pulse Red Phantom Black Drive in Jeju Atlas White Cyber Grey Ignite Flame Surfy Blue Misty Jungle |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.5 in 4356 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1806 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 81.5 in 2070 mm |
| Height | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 52.2 in 1326 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 33.4 in 848 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg | 3836.04 lb 1740 kg |
| Payload | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | 925.94 lb 420 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | SAE cargo volume with rear seats up is 19.2 cu.ft. / 543.68 l SAE cargo volume with rear seats down is 45.8 cu.ft. / 1296.9 l SAE passenger volume is 92.4 cu.ft. / 2616.5 l SAE total volume is 111.7 cu.ft. / 3163 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 356 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 3600 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 7.90 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 | EPA: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km | WLTP: 300.7 mi / 484.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 14.7 kWh/100 km |
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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | 2.5 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 | - |
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 | 7.981 |
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 Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 215/55R17 94V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | LG Chem |
| Model | - | NCM 622 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Number of cells | 294 | 294 |
| Number of modules | 3 | 5 |
| Voltage | 356 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1030 lb 467.2 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | Capacity - 180 Ah Power - 170 kW Optional battery heating | Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 7.2 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | ICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 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, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging 100 kW, 0:29-0:42 DC charging 50 kW, 1:02 AC charging, 8:54 | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:39 Public CCS 50 kW, 1:17 POD Point Wallbox, 8:54 ICCB cable for AC charging, 30:29 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Crossbars (O) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (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 with camera and sensor (S) 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) High Beam Assist (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert (S) LATCH (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (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) 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 Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Climate and charging scheduling system (S) Driver's only air conditioning (S) Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor (S) Rear air conditioning vent (S) Remote Start with cabin preheating or cooling functionality (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 4-way manual passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated 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) Cargo cover (O) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Plastic scuff plates (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) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) Solar control front windows (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Heated and body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors with LED turning indicators (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 Daytime Running lights (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Overhead console lamp (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Cloth and artificial leather seat trim (S) | Front cup holders (S) Roof rails (S) Adaptive cruise control with remote control and stop function (ASCC) (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Autonomous emergency braking with cyclist recognition (S) Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition (S) Belt tensioners and belt force limiters at the front (S) Cruise control - smart adaptive speed control with stop/go (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency call system (eCall) (S) Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian and Cycle Detection (S) Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (S) Front parking assistance (O) Front, front side and curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable seat belts in front (S) High Beam Assistance (HBA) (O) Highway Drive Assist (HDA) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobiliser (S) ISOFIX on reat outer seats with top tether anchorage points (S) Keyless entry with engine start/stop button (S) Lane Departure Warning System (LDW) (S) Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear cross traffic alert (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Seat belt reminders on all seats (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tyre Pressure Display (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 10.25-inch Driver's Supervision Instrument Cluster with TFT Display (S) 8-inch Widescreen Navigation with Bluelink & Mapcare (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Blue Link Connected Car System (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Front USB and AUX connections (S) Qi wireless charging pad (O) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) 6 x speakers including 2 front tweeters (S) Climate Control (S) Driver's Seat Manual Adjustments (S) Driver's seat manual height adjustment (S) Front passenger's seat manual adjustments (S) Heated front seats (S) Height adjustable headrests for front and rear seats (S) Power lumbar support for driver's seat (S) Power-adjustable front seats (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Height and reach adjustble steering column (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio controls (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Climate Control with Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen (S) Heated insulated windscreen (O) Heated rear window with automatic switch-off (S) One-touch power front windows with anti-trap mechanism (S) Power front and rear windows (S) Privacy glazing on rear windows (O) Rear window wiper/washer system (S) Tinted windows with thermal insulation glazing (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Automatically dimming interior mirror (O) Body-coloured side mirrors iwth integrated LED turn indicators (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Power-folding side mirrors (O) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Footwell lighting front (O) Front and center interior lights (S) Full LED headlights (O) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED positioning lights (S) LED rear lights (O) Light sensor (S) Manual headlight range adjustment (S) Roof spoiler with 3rd brake light (S) Leather (S) |
| 2021 KIA Niro EV EX | 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric 64 kWh |