Comparison between:
- 2020 KIA Niro EV EX
- 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 KIA Niro EV EX | 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD | |
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| Model alias | e-Niro eNiro | - |
| Trim | EX | Excellence AWD |
| Model year | 2020 | 2025 |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 39,090 (USA, Apr 2020) | - |
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 | Platinum Graphite Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Silky Silver | Atlantis Grey Polar White Obsidian Black Indigo Grey |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Tahitian Blue |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.5 in 4356 mm | 190.2 in 4830 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1806 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 75.8 in 1925 mm |
| Height | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 115.4 in 2930 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 65.4 in 1660 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 65.4 in 1660 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.4 in 900 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.4 in 1000 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 16 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 19 ° |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.3 in 160 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 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 | - |
| Passenger volume | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 | 1789.0 l 63.18 ft3 1.79 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg | 5313.14 lb 2410 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2903.49 lb 1317 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | 959.01 lb 435 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 6272.15 lb 2845 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BYD |
| Model | - | TZ200XYT |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 356 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 380 Nm 38.7 kgm 280.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3600 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | BYD |
| Model | - | YS210XYA |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps |
| Torque | - | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
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 | 390 kW 523.0 hp 530.3 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 690 Nm 70.4 kgm 508.9 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 133.6 mph 215.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 4.50 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, CMB: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km | WLTP, CTY: 382.1 mi / 615.0 km WLTP, CMB: 311.9 mi / 502.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe | WLTP, CTY: 17.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 21.9 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 | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | - |
| 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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| 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 Double wishbone |
| 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 thickness | - | 1.3 in 32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 8Jx20 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 245/45R20 103V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 91.3 kWh |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | BYD |
| Model | - | Blade Battery |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | LFP |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Number of cells | 294 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.2 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2 V |
| Number of modules | 3 | - |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 537.6 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1030 lb 467.2 kg | 1404.79 lb 637.2 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Heat pump |
| Additional information | Capacity - 180 Ah Power - 170 kW Optional battery heating | Battery capacity - 170 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 230 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, 0:29-0:42 DC 50 kW, 1:02 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 | DC 230 kW, 0:18 DC 230 kW, 0:24 AC 11 kW, 9:36 |
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'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-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) 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) 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) | - |
| 2020 KIA Niro EV EX | 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD |