Comparison between:
- 2020 KIA e-Niro 4
- 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Plus
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD
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 | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Plus | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | |
| Series | - | ID. | - |
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| Model alias | Niro EV eNiro Niro Electric | ID3 1st | Model 3 LR AWD |
| Trim | 4 | Plus | Long Range AWD |
| Model year | 2020 | 2020 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | Europe | North America, Europe, China |
| Price | GBP 37,995 (UK, Dec 2019) | - | USD 46,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 52,490 (DE, Nov 2020) CNY 309,900 (CN, Nov 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Graphite White Pearl Midnight Black Pluto Brown Gravity Blue Aluminium Silver Metallic Silky Silver Metallic Dark Gray Metallic Runway Red Metallic Snow White | White Teal | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | White-Orange Grey-Black | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | - | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 61.1 in 1552 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 108.9 in 2765 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | - | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | - | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | - | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | - | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | - | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | - | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | - | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | - | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | - | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | - | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | - | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 | - | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3994.78 lb 1812 kg | 3637.63 lb 1650 kg | 4071.94 lb 1847 kg |
| Payload | 921.53 lb 418 kg | - | 921.53 lb 418 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | - | 4993.47 lb 2265 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.267 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
| Additional information | Height with roof rails - 1570 mm | - | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen | Tesla |
| Model | - | APP 310 | L13 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Brushless DC | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 356 V | - | 370 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 188 kW 252.1 hp 255.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - | - |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | - | Tesla |
| Motor type | - | - | AC induction/asynchronous |
| Location | - | - | Front |
| Power | - | - | 147 kW 197.1 hp 199.9 ps |
| Regenerative braking | - | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | - | 4.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | - | 4.20 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: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km WLTP: 382.0 mi / 614.8 km | WLTP: 261.0 mi / 420.0 km | NEDC: 415.1 mi / 668.0 km EPA: 352.9 mi / 568.0 km WLTP: 360.4 mi / 580.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 11.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | - | EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 127 MPGe EPA, CMB: 134 MPGe EPA, CTY: 141 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | - | 2.05 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | - | 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 Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-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 |
| Rear brakes | Discs | - | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | - | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | - | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 215/50R19 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - | Tesla and Panasonic, LG Chem |
| Model | - | - | NCR21700A |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | - | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 58 kWh | 79.5 kWh |
| Number of cells | 294 | - | 4416 |
| Number of modules | 3 | - | - |
| Voltage | 356 V | - | 360 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | - | 1053.81 lb 478 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | - | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Capacity - 180 Ah Battery heating system with heat pump | VW explicitly states this is the net battery capacity Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Usable battery capacity around 75 kWh. |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | 3-pin AC charging, 2.3 kW AC charging, 7.2 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Wallbox, 7.2 kW Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 100 kW | NEMA 5-15, 1.44 kW SAE J1772 Adapter, 5.76 kW NEMA 14-50, 9.6 kW Wall Connector, 11.5 kW Supercharger, 120 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 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW | - | Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 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, 0:31-0:39 DC charging 50 kW, 1:02-1:17 AC charging, 8:54 3-pin AC charging, 27:50 | DC charging, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 8:04 | Supercharger, 0:33 SAE J1772 Adapter, 4:12-13:59 Wall Connector, 7:00 NEMA 14-50, 8:23 NEMA 5-15, 55:55 |
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) | Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Keyless Advanced locking and starting system (S) Rearview camera system (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Navigation system (S) 2 x USB-C ports on the center console (S) Design seats (S) Heated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Tinted windows (S) Ambient lights (S) Brake lights (S) Matrix LED headlights (S) Matrix sidelights (S) Turn indicators and tail light clusters (S) | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (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) 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) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated 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) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (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) |
| 2020 KIA e-Niro 4 | 2020 Volkswagen ID.3 1st Plus | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD |