Comparison between:
- 2020 KIA e-Niro 4
- 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 KIA e-Niro 4 | 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD | |
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| Model alias | Niro EV eNiro Niro Electric | - |
| Trim | 4 | Comfort RWD |
| Model year | 2020 | 2025 |
| Market | United Kingdom | Europe |
| Price | GBP 37,995 (UK, Dec 2019) | - |
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 Runway Red Metallic | 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 | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 190.2 in 4830 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 86.2 in 2189 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 75.8 in 1925 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 63.8 in 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 115.4 in 2930 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 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 | 6.2 in 157 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 | - |
| Trunk volume | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 | 520.0 l 18.36 ft3 0.52 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1789.0 l 63.18 ft3 1.79 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 58.0 l 2.05 ft3 0.06 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3994.78 lb 1812 kg | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2555.16 lb 1159 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 3254.02 lb 1476 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 921.53 lb 418 kg | 959.01 lb 435 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 5809.18 lb 2635 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 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 | - |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. | - |
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 | 230 kW 308.4 hp 312.7 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 380 Nm 38.7 kgm 280.3 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 | 6.70 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: 391.5 mi / 630.0 km WLTP, CMB: 299.5 mi / 482.0 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, CTY: 15.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 19.9 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 | 11.7 m 38.39 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | - |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| 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 | 7.5Jx19 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 82.5 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 | 550.4 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | 1278.68 lb 580 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Heat pump |
| Additional information | Capacity - 180 Ah Battery heating system with heat pump | Battery capacity - 150 Ah |
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 150 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, 0:24 DC 150 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 8:36 |
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) | - |
| 2020 KIA e-Niro 4 | 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD |