Comparison between:
- 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL 64 kWh
- 2021 KIA Niro EV EX

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL 64 kWh2021 KIA Niro EV EX
2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL 64 kWh2021 KIA Niro EV EX
Model aliasKONA EV 64 kWh
KONA Electric SE		e-Niro
eNiro
TrimSEL 64 kWhEX
Model year20212021
MarketNorth America, Europe, South KoreaNorth America
PriceUSD 37,190 (USA, Jan 2021)
EUR 41,850 (DE, Feb 2021)		USD 39,090 (USA, Apr 2021)

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleSport utility vehicle (SUV)Crossover
MaterialsAdvanced High-Strength Steel
High Tensile Steel		Advanced High Strength Steel
Aluminium
Exterior colorsUltra Black
Chalk White
Sonic Silver
Ceramic Blue
Pulse Red
Galactic Gray		Platinum Graphite
Aurora Black
Gravity Blue
Runway Red
Snow White
Silky Silver
Interior colorsBlack
Grey		Black
Grey
Number of doors45
Number of seats55
Length164.6 in
4180 mm		171.5 in
4356 mm
Width70.9 in
1800 mm		71.1 in
1806 mm
Width with mirrors81.5 in
2070 mm		-
Height61.2 in
1555 mm		60.8 in
1544 mm
Wheelbase102.4 in
2600 mm		106.3 in
2700 mm
Front track61.6 in
1564 mm		62.0 in
1575 mm
Rear track62.0 in
1575 mm		62.4 in
1585 mm
Clearance6.2 in
158 mm		6.1 in
155 mm
Front headroom39.6 in
1005 mm		40.1 in
1018 mm
Rear headroom37.7 in
957 mm		37.7 in
957 mm
Front shoulder room55.5 in
1410 mm		56.0 in
1423 mm
Rear shoulder room54.5 in
1385 mm		55.1 in
1400 mm
Front hip room53.3 in
1354 mm		53.7 in
1364 mm
Rear hip room52.2 in
1326 mm		48.3 in
1227 mm
Front legroom41.5 in
1054 mm		41.7 in
1059 mm
Rear legroom33.4 in
848 mm		36.0 in
914 mm
Passenger volume2661.8 l
94.00 ft3
2.66 m3		2735.0 l
96.59 ft3
2.73 m3
Total volume2993.8 l
105.72 ft3
2.99 m3		3285.0 l
116.01 ft3
3.29 m3
Trunk volume332.0 l
11.72 ft3
0.33 m3		550.0 l
19.42 ft3
0.55 m3
Maximum trunk volume1114.0 l
39.34 ft3
1.11 m3		1780.0 l
62.86 ft3
1.78 m3
Curb weight3714.79 lb
1685 kg		3853.68 lb
1748 kg
Payload1069.24 lb
485 kg		1062.63 lb
482 kg
GVWR4761.98 lb
2160 kg		4916.31 lb
2230 kg
Drag coefficient0.29 Cd0.29 Cd
Additional informationSAE 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

ManufacturerSiemens-
Electric motor typePermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motorFrontFront
Voltage-356 V
Power150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps		150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps
Maximum power RPM3600 rpm3800 - 8000 rpm
Torque395 Nm
40.3 kgm
291.3 ft-lb		395 Nm
40.3 kgm
291.3 ft-lb
Regenerative brakingYesYes
Driving modesEco
Comfort
Sport		Eco
Eco+
Comfort
Sport
Additional informationThe electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai.
Three levels of regenerative braking.		-

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed103.8 mph
167.0 km/h		103.8 mph
167.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h7.60 s7.80 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 rangeEPA: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km
WLTP: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km		EPA: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiencyEPA, HWY: 108 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe
WLTP, CMB: 15.4 kWh/100 km		EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classA+A+

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.6 m
34.78 ft		10.6 m
34.78 ft
Lock-to-lock turns2.52.57
Additional information-Steering ratio - 13.3:1

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio7.9818.206

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
MacPherson strut
Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Coil springs (helical springs)
Shock absorbers		Independent
MacPherson strut
Shock absorbers
Rear suspensionIndependent
Multi-link
Shock absorbers
Trailing arm (trailing link)		Independent
Multi-link

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscsDiscs

Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims7Jx177Jx17 ET50

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres215/55R17 94V215/55R17 94W

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

ManufacturerLG ChemSK Innovation
ModelNCM 622-
Type of rechargeable batteryLi-Ion PolymerLi-Ion Polymer
Battery capacity64 kWh64 kWh
Number of cells294294
Number of modules53
Voltage356 V356 V
Energy density-141.3 Wh/kg
Weight-1030 lb
467.2 kg
LocationUnder the floor, mid-rearUnder the floor, middle
CoolingWater-based coolant circulationWater-based coolant circulation
Additional informationStructure - 3P98S
Cell type - prismatic		Capacity - 180 Ah
Power - 170 kW
Optional battery heating

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW
POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW
Public CCS, 50 kW
Public CCS, 100 kW		AC charging, 7.2 kW
DC charging, 50 kW
DC charging, 100 kW

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging portOnboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kWOnboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging timePublic CCS 100 kW, 0:39
Public CCS 50 kW, 1:17
POD Point Wallbox, 8:54
ICCB cable for AC charging, 30:29		DC charging 100 kW, 0:29-0:42
DC charging 50 kW, 1:02
AC charging, 8:54

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional featuresCargo 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)
Cruise control (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 (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)
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)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S)
Vehicle Stability Management (S)
7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster (S)
7-inch touchscreen with audio and smart device integration (S)
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S)
Auxiliary input jack (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)
Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S)
Shift knob (S)
6 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters) (S)
Automatic temperature control (S)
Cabin air filter (S)
Heater + PTC Heater (S)
6-way manually adjustable driver's seat (S)
6-way manually adjustable passenger seat (S)
60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (S)
Dual seatback map pockets (S)
Heated front seats (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 windows with Driver's auto-down/up (S)
Privacy Glass on the rear (S)
Rear window defroster with timer (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 mirror with manual day/night (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)
Halogen projector headlights (S)
LED daytime running lights (S)
LED taillights (S)
Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light (S)
Side mirrors cornering lights (S)
Cloth (S)		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 Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (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 Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (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)
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (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)
Remote Start with cabin preheating or cooling functionality (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)
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