Comparison between:
- 2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh
- 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh | 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor | |
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| Model alias | Niro EV eNiro | Polestar 2 LRSM |
| Trim | 64 kWh | Long Range Single Motor |
| Model year | 2019 (MY19) | 2024 (MY24) |
| Market | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America |
| Price | USD 38,500 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 36,495 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 42,510 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 39,090 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 44,500 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 40,485 (ES, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | - |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium Alloy |
| 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 | Snow Magnesium Thunder Space Midnight Jupiter |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Slate Charcoal |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 181.3 in 4606 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 73.2 in 1859 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 78.1 in 1985 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 58.2 in 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 107.7 in 2735 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 63.1 in 1602 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.9 in 860 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Approach angle | - | 15.1 ° |
| Departure angle | - | 22 ° |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 5.9 in 151 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 6.6 in 167 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 41.3 in 1048 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.0 in 940 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 53.3 in 1355 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 42.2 in 1073 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 33.9 in 862 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2735.4 l 96.60 ft3 2.74 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3259.3 l 115.10 ft3 3.26 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 523.9 l 18.50 ft3 0.52 m3 | 405.0 l 14.30 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1500.8 l 53.00 ft3 1.50 m3 | 1095.0 l 38.67 ft3 1.09 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 35.0 l 1.24 ft3 0.04 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg |
| Roof load | - | 165.35 lb 75 kg |
| Payload | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | 970.03 lb 440 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 5511.56 lb 2500 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 3306.93 lb 1500 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.278 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Body type - fastback Trunk volume standard - VDA Optional semi-electric retractable tow bar |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Valeo Siemens |
| Model | - | BCJFM |
| 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 | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 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 | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 490 Nm 50.0 kgm 361.4 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 127.4 mph 205.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 6.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | 5.90 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km WLTP, CMB: 282.7 mi / 455.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 307.0 mi / 494.0 km EPA, CMB: 320.0 mi / 515.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.9 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 119 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, CMB: 115 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, HWY: 106 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 | 11.5 m 37.73 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | 2.7 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 15.8 |
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 MacPherson strut Frequency-dependent dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Frequency-dependent dampers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 13.6 in 345 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.2 in 30 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 13.4 in 340 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 8Jx19 ET50 9Jx19 ET53 8Jx20 ET50 9Jx20 ET53 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 245/45R19 245/40R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | CATL |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 294 | - |
| Number of modules | 3 | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1030 lb 467.2 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump (-7°C and 25°C) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
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 kW DC 205 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, 0:29-0:42 DC 50 kW, 1:02 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 | DC 205 kW, 0:28 AC 11 kW, 8:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Black high gloss upper console panel (S) Black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding (S) Body-color door waistline and front and rear bumpers (S) Crossbars (O) Deluxe scuff plates (S) Front console arm rest with storage and cup holder (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) Hybrid Blue bumper garnish accent color (S) Luggage net (O) Luggage net hook (S) Overhead console with sunglass holder (S) Power tilt/slide sunroof (O) Rear center arm rest with cup holder (S) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (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 (S) Forward parking distance warning (O) 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) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert (S) LATCH (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Reverse parking distance warning (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 7-inch touchscreen with MP3, Satellite Radio, integrated rear camera and dynamic guidelines (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) 8 x speakers with Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology, including Sub-woofer (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 phone charger (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Climate and charging scheduling system (S) Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor (S) Rear air conditioning vent (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 6-way adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster (S) 6-way adjustable passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Driver's seat back pocket (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Ventilated 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) Heated back-lite glass (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) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Solar control front windows (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with Homelink (O) Body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Heated, power folding outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (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 cargo light (S) LED cornering lamps (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) LED overhead console and room lamps (S) LED positioning lamps (S) LED projection headlights with 1W assist beam (O) Overhead console and room lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Cloth and artificial leather seat trim (S) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Leather seat trim (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | The available trims of the KIA Niro EV in the US are dubbed EX and EX Premium. In Germany there are three trims - Edition 7, Vision and Spirit. North America gets only 5 colors - Graphite, White Pearl, Midnight Black, Pluto Brown, Gravity Blue. In addition to those, Europe also gets Aluminium Silver Metallic, Silky Silver Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Runway Red Metallic, Snow white. | - |
| 2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh | 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor |