Comparison between:
- 2020 KIA e-Niro 3 64 kWh
- 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance 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 3 64 kWh | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | |
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| Trim | 3 64 kWh | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | United Kingdom | North America |
| Price | - | USD 54,990 (USA, Oct 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sedan |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue Runway Red Metallic | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 186.0 in 4724 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 72.8 in 1848 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2089 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 62.3 in 1582 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 34.3 in 872 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 38.5 in 977 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 5.0 in 128 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 40.3 in 1023 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.8 in 961 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 56.7 in 1441 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 54.2 in 1376 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 52.9 in 1344 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 52.3 in 1328 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 42.7 in 1084 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 34.5 in 877 mm |
| Trunk volume | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3948.48 lb 1791 kg | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 4D2 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 356 V | 142 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 265 kW 355.4 hp 360.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 459 Nm 46.8 kgm 338.5 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. | AC 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 |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | - | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor 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 | 380 kW 509.6 hp 516.7 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | - |
| Additional information | - | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | 2.90 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: 298.0 mi / 479.6 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: 113 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe |
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 | 2.14 |
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) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 9.03 |
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) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Electronic continuously variable shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | Track Mode |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | High-performance brake with red callipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 9Jx20 ET34 10Jx20 ET45 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 235/35R20 275/39R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | - | BT42 (NCR21700A) |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | 294 | - |
| Battery cell format | - | Cylindrical 21700 (21 x 70 mm) |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 3 | - |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | 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 | NACS |
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 11.5 kW DC 250 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 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 |
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) | Autosteer (S) Traffic-aware cruise control (S) 15.4" first-row touchscreen (S) 8" second-row touchscreen (S) FM/AM Radio (S) Mobile, Wi-Fi, UWB, Bluetooth connectivity (S) 15 x speakers (S) 2 x subwoofers (S) Second-row touchscreen-adjust air vents (S) First-row heated and ventilated sport seats with power tilt and thigh extension (S) Second-row heated seats (S) Power-adjust steering wheel (S) Power-adjust and auto-dimming side-view mirrors (S) Customizable wraparound ambient lighting (S) Microsuede and carbon fiber decor (S) Perforated vegan leather (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. |
| 2020 KIA e-Niro 3 64 kWh | 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD |