Comparison between:
- 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave
- 2020 Tesla Model X Performance (PMSR)
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave | 2020 Tesla Model X Performance (PMSR) | |
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| Model alias | - | Model X Performance PMS Reluctance |
| Trim | Wave | Performance (PMSR) |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 44,600 (USA, Jul 2025) | USD 99,990 (USA, May 2020) GBP 96,400 (UK, Sep 2019) EUR 107,600 (EU, Sep 2019) AUD 185,585 (AU, Sep 2019) CNY 909,900 (China, Sep 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Steel Gray Interstellar Gray Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Cityscape Green Mineral Blue Snow White Pearl with Steel Gray Aeroblade | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Gray | Black Black and White Carbon Fiber Décor |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 198.3 in 5037 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1826 mm | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 66.0 in 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 116.7 in 2964 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 31.7 in 805 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 15.7 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 26.8 ° | - |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 6.7 in 171 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 9.0 in 228 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 60.7 in 1542 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.7 in 1339 mm | 58.5 in 1486 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.9 in 937 mm | 38.4 in 975 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 | 357.0 l 12.61 ft3 0.36 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1803.0 l 63.67 ft3 1.80 m3 | 2299.5 l 81.21 ft3 2.30 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | 187.0 l 6.60 ft3 0.19 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3802.97 lb 1725 kg | 5740.84 lb 2604 kg |
| Payload | 981.06 lb 445 kg | 1137.59 lb 516 kg |
| GVWR | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg | 6878.42 lb 3120 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 661.39 lb 300 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.25 Cd |
| Additional information | - | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply for 5 seat vehicles Rear volume 6 seat vehicles: 2002 l Cargo volume 6 seat vehicles: 2189 l Rear volume 7 seat vehicle: 2166 l Cargo volume 7 seat vehicles: 2353 l |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 358 V | 320 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 375 kW 502.9 hp 509.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6000 - 9000 rpm | 6150 rpm |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 660 Nm 67.3 kgm 486.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 6000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Ludicrous |
| Additional information | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Optional Ludicrous Mode |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 193 kW 258.8 hp 262.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6100 - 6800 rpm |
| Torque | - | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor 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 | 568 kW 761.7 hp 772.3 ps |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 990 Nm 101.0 kgm 730.2 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 2.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.10 s | 2.70 s |
| Additional information | 30 - 70 kph - 2.9 s 60 - 100 kph - 3.8 s 80 - 120 kph - 5.0 s | Acceleration 0-60 mp/h with ludicrous mode - 2.8 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 343.6 mi / 553.0 km EPA, CMB: 272.0 mi / 437.7 km EPA, CMB: 305.0 mi / 490.9 km WLTP, CMB: 301.4 mi / 485.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 80 MPGe EPA, CTY: 90 MPGe EPA, CMB: 38 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 43 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 79 MPGe EPA, CMB: 90 MPGe EPA, HWY: 77 MPGe EPA, HWY: 89 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 | 11.827 m 38.80 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | 2.05 |
| Additional information | 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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | 9.734 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.325 |
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 Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Optional Smart Air Suspension with fully-adaptive damping |
| Additional information | 100 - 0 km/h - 135 ft / 38.1 m | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 16.0 in 406 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 15.0 in 381 mm | - |
| Additional information | Integrated Electric Booster (IEB) | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 9Jx20 ET35 9Jx20 ET35 9.5Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET35 10Jx22 ET35 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64.8 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180.9 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | Panasonic |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | - | 8256 |
| Number of modules | - | 16 |
| Battery voltage | 358 V | 350 V |
| Energy density | 146.3 Wh/kg | 243 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 976.65 lb 443 kg | - |
| Volume | 289.0 l 10.21 ft3 0.29 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | - |
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 NACS NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 85 kW | AC 17.28 kW DC 72 kW DC 150 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 350 kW, 0:43 DC 85 kW, 0:43 DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 7 kW, 9:05 | DC 150 kW, 0:40-0:50 DC 72 kW, 1:07-1:24 AC 17.28 kW, 5:47-8:41 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) Glass panoramic windshield (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Collision avoidance (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) LATCH system (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) Custom audio system (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Premium Connectivity (S) 17 x speakers, custom audio system (O) Trip Computer (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Ventilated seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Carbon fiber decor (S) Cloth and leatherette (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave | 2020 Tesla Model X Performance (PMSR) |