Comparison between:
- 2022 KIA EV6 Light
- 2022 KIA Niro EV EX
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 KIA EV6 Light | 2022 KIA Niro EV EX | |
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| Model alias | - | e-Niro eNiro |
| Trim | Light | EX |
| Model year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 40,900 (USA, Mar 2021) | USD 39,090 (USA, Apr 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Glacier Off-White Steel Gray Interstellar Gray Gravity Blue Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue Steel Matte Gray | Graphite Gray Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.3 in 4680 mm | 171.5 in 4356 mm |
| Width | 74.0 in 1880 mm | 71.1 in 1806 mm |
| Height | 60.8 in 1545 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Rear track | 64.6 in 1640 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.0 in 990 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in 965 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in 1468 mm | 56.0 in 1423 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.6 in 1412 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.9 in 1394 mm | 53.7 in 1364 mm |
| Rear hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 48.3 in 1227 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in 1077 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in 990 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2915.0 l 102.94 ft3 2.92 m3 | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 690.0 l 24.37 ft3 0.69 m3 | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1420.0 l 50.15 ft3 1.42 m3 | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 52.0 l 1.84 ft3 0.05 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4023.44 lb 1825 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg |
| Payload | - | 1062.63 lb 482 kg |
| GVWR | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 356 V |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 8.00 s | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 232.0 mi / 373.4 km | EPA, CMB: 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 efficiency | EPA, CTY: 136 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 117 MPGe EPA, HWY: 100 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 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 | 11.62 m 38.12 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.67 | 2.57 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 14.25:1 | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| 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 diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx19 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/55R19 105V | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 58 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | SK Innovation |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | - | 294 |
| Number of modules | - | 3 |
| Battery voltage | 522.7 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | - | 141.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 815.71 lb 370 kg | 1030 lb 467.2 kg |
| Volume | 272.4 l 9.62 ft3 0.27 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Battery capacity - 111.2 Ah Cell-Level Energy Density - 618 Wh/l Pack-Level Energy Density - 212.9 Wh/l | Capacity - 180 Ah Power - 170 kW Optional battery heating |
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 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.9 kW DC 180 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC 10.9 kW, 4:58-5:50 | DC 100 kW, 0:29-0:42 DC 50 kW, 1:02 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2nd row side seats armrest with two cupholders (S) Black lower fascia bumper (S) Black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding (S) Cargo power outlet (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and two cup holders (S) Gloss black front grille (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind spot camera rear-view mirrors (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S) Central door locks (S) Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for car/pedestrian/cyclist (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFAS) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCTA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk unlock, remote start, panic alarm, and remote smart pa (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0) (S) 4 x Front and rear door speakers (S) Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) 2 x Front tweeters (S) Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Air filter (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Rear air conditioning vents (S) 2nd row reclining (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat (S) Manual passenger seat with height adjuster & 2-way power lumbar support (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Luggage board (S) Manual aero flush outside door handle (S) Manual liftgate (S) Plastic scuff plates (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Privacy glass on rear doors with quarter glass and tailgate (S) Silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Windshield wiper blade (S) Day/night rear-view mirror (S) Gloss black side mirrors with memory (S) Heated side mirrors with LED repeater lamps and gloss black base (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Door courtesy reflector (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED map lamp (S) LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights (S) LED rear cargo light (S) LED side puddle lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) (S) Carpet flooring (S) Cloth and artificial leather seating (S) Cloth trim roof (S) Recycled fabric crashpad (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) Highway Driving Assist (HDA) (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) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (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) 10.25-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) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | - |
| 2022 KIA EV6 Light | 2022 KIA Niro EV EX |