Comparison between:
- 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh
- 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential
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 | 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential | |
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| Trim | 28 kWh | Essential |
| Model year | 2019 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | 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 | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Aluminium High tensile strength steel | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Polar White Platinum Silver Aurora Silver Phantom Black Blazing Yellow Marina Blue Phoenix Orange | White Grey |
| Interior colors | Black | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 176.0 in 4470 mm | 147.0 in 3734 mm |
| Width | 71.7 in 1820 mm | 63.9 in 1622 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.5 in 2045 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Height | 57.5 in 1460 mm | 59.7 in 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 95.4 in 2423 mm |
| Front track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Rear track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in 1004 mm | 35.3 in 896 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.2 in 970 mm | 33.2 in 843 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.1 in 1425 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1396 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1366 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 48.5 in 1231 mm |
| Front legroom | 44.7 in 1136 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 31.5 in 800 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1410.0 l 49.79 ft3 1.41 m3 | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3130.56 lb 1420 kg | 2138.48 lb 970 kg |
| Payload | 1014.13 lb 460 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4144.69 lb 1880 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Height for Europe - 1450 mm Height for rest of the world - 1460 mm | Luggage space follows VDA norms |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Model | - | Electric 45 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Power | 88 kW 118.0 hp 119.6 ps | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2850 - 6000 rpm | 2521 - 8200 rpm |
| Torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1000 - 2850 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | Eco |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.90 s | 19.10 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-100 km/h in Normal mode - 10.2 s. | - |
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 | WLTP: 142.9 mi / 230.0 km WLTP: 189.5 mi / 305.0 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 | WLTP, CTY: 10 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 13.9 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 | 9.5 m 31.17 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | 3.44 |
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 | 7.412 | - |
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 Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Drums |
| Additional information | - | Front disks - 238 x 17 mm Rear drums - 170 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET45 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 160/70R14 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - |
| Model | L3 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 28 kWh | 26.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 72 |
| Number of modules | 12 | 12 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 262.8 V |
| Energy density | 104.9 Wh/kg | 148.5 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 599.22 lb 271.8 kg | 414.47 lb 188 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | - |
| Cooling | Air convection | - |
| Additional information | 96s2p cell configuration 96 parallel pairs for a total of 192 cells | - |
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 | AC charging, 6.6 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 2 CCS2, 6.6 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 | AC charging, 4:51 |
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) | ABS (S) 6 x airbags (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (S) eCall (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) ESP (S) Front collision alert (O) Front radar (S) Height-adjustable front seat belts (S) Hill-star Assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Speed limiter (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3.5-inch instrument cluster (S) Android AUto and Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth and DAB (R-Plug & Music) (S) 2 x speakers front (S) USB (S) Manual (S) Heated rear window (S) Power-adjustable windows (S) Rear window defogger (S) Manually adjustable side mirrors in black (S) Automatic headlight activation (S) LDR DRLs (S) LED headlights (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 | 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential |