Comparison between:
- 2021 KIA e-Niro 3
- 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP62
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 KIA e-Niro 3 | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP62 | |
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| Model alias | - | KONA EV 64 kWh KONA Electric Premium SE | Model 3 SR Plus Model 3 SR+ |
| Trim | 3 | Ultimate 64 kWh | Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP62 |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2021 (MY21) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | United Kingdom | North America, Europe, South Korea | Europe |
| Price | - | USD 45,400 (USA, Jan 2021) GBP 41,500 (UK, Jan 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) | Sedan |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue | Ultra Black Chalk White Sonic Silver Ceramic Blue Pulse Red Galactic Gray | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Grey | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 81.5 in 2070 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 52.2 in 1326 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 33.4 in 848 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3948.48 lb 1791 kg | 3836.04 lb 1740 kg | 3648.65 lb 1655 kg |
| Payload | - | 925.94 lb 420 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.23 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
| Manufacturer | - | Siemens | Tesla |
| Model | - | - | 3D6 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 356 V | - | 335 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 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 | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3600 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. Three levels of regenerative braking. | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
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 | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | - |
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 | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 7.60 s | 5.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | - | 5.30 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 | EPA, CMB: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km WLTP, CMB: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 278.4 mi / 448.0 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 | EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe EPA, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 142 MPGe EPA, HWY: 133 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | 2.5 | 2 |
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 | 8.206 | 7.981 | 9 |
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 | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | - | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | - | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx17 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 215/55R17 94V | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 64 kWh | 62 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180 Ah | - | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | LG Chem | CATL |
| Model | - | - | BTF0 |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM622 | LFP |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Number of cells | 294 | 294 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Prismatic | Prismatic |
| Cell configuration | - | 3p98s 3 cells in parallel 98 cells in series | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.2 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V | 3.6 V - 3.65 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2 V - 2.5 V |
| Number of modules | 3 | 5 | - |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 356 V | - |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
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 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | 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 6 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 170 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 100 kW, 0:54 DC 50 kW, 1:16 AC 7.2 kW, 9:30 | AC 11.5 kW, 5:39 |
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) Shark-fin style antenna (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) 4 x speakers and 2 tweeters (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) 6-way adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster (S) 6-way adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding second row seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated front seats (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) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering wheel adjustment (S) Power windows front (S) Privacy glass on rear windows and tailgate (S) Rain-sensing front wipers (S) Solar glass (S) Body-coloured, high-gloss side mirrors (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (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) Black leather with partial faux leather elements (S) | Cargo net (S) Dual level cargo floor (S) Front cup holders (S) Rear spoiler integrated with CHMSL (S) Rear–seat center armrest mounted cupholders (S) Roof antenna, shark fin (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm (S) Blind-Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety locks (rear) (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Electric Brake-Booster (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock (S) Electronic stability control with Traction Control (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Lane Keeping Assist (S) LATCH (S) OCS seat weight sensor and seat track sensor (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (S) Power lumbar support for front seats (S) Proximity key entry with push button start (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors ( (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 10.25-inch color touchscreen (AVN 5.0 Wide) with audio and smart device integration (S) 315W Infinity premium audio with Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology (S) 7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Blue Link Connected Car System (S) Blue Link Remote Charge Access (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual USB outlets (1x 1.0-amp and 1x 2.0-amp) (S) Heads-up Display, pop-up combiner type (S) Multiple Device Connection (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) Shift knob (S) 8 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters, center front, subwoofer) (S) Wireless Device Charging (For Supported Devices) (S) Automatic temperature control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Heater + PTC Heater (S) 6-way manually adjustable passenger seat (S) 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat (S) Dual seatback map pockets (S) Heated front seats (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls (S) Tilt adjustable, telescoping steering wheel (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Door armrests (S) Door storage pockets (S) Dual vanity mirror with cover on sunvisors with sliding function and illumination (S) Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front and rear bottle holders (S) Front and rear power Window Switches (S) Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) (S) Power door locks (S) Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S) Privacy Glass on the rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Safety one-touch front auto up/down power windows (S) Solar front glass on front door and windshield (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Rearview EC Mirror with HomeLink & Compass (S) Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off (S) Front and center interior lights (S) High Beam Assist (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED maplights (S) LED taillights (S) Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Leather (S) | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Upgraded audio-immersive sound (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable heated front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Manually adjusted steering wheel (S) Electric rear liftgate (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2021 KIA e-Niro 3 | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric Ultimate 64 kWh | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD EU LFP62 |