Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA Niro EV Wind
- 2023 KIA Niro EV Wave
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 KIA Niro EV Wind | 2023 KIA Niro EV Wave | |
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| Trim | Wind | Wave |
| Model year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 39,550 (USA, Feb 2023) | USD 44,550 (USA, Apr 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Graphite Gray Aurora Black Mineral Blue Runway Red Snow White Steel Gray Fire Orange Cityscape Green Snow White with Gray Aeroblade | Graphite Gray Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Gray Gray and Charcoal | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm |
| Width | 71.8 in 1824 mm | 71.8 in 1824 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 153 mm | 6.0 in 153 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.7 in 1339 mm | 52.7 in 1339 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.9 in 937 mm | 36.9 in 937 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 |
| Total volume | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3802.97 lb 1725 kg | 3802.97 lb 1725 kg |
| Payload | 981.06 lb 445 kg | 981.06 lb 445 kg |
| GVWR | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg |
| Additional information | Towing capacity with brake - 750 kg / 1653 lbs Towing capacity without brake - 300 kg / 661 lbs Front overhang - 895 mm Rear overhand - 805 mm | Towing capacity with brake - 750 kg / 1653 lbs Towing capacity without brake - 300 kg / 661 lbs Front overhang - 895 mm Rear overhand - 805 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 358 V | 358 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6000 - 9000 rpm | 6000 - 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.10 s | 7.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km | EPA: 252.9 mi / 407.0 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, CMB: 113 MPGe |
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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | 2.66 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 | 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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | 10.65 |
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 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 |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Front disks - 406.4 m / 16 in Rear disks - 381 mm / 15 in | Front disks - 406.4 m / 16 in Rear disks - 381 mm / 15 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | SK Innovation |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 64.8 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Voltage | 358 V | 358 V |
| Energy density | 146.3 Wh/kg | 146.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 976.65 lb 443 kg | 976.65 lb 443 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Capacity - 180.9 Ah Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Optional battery heating | Capacity - 180.9 Ah Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Vehicle-to-load (V2L) inverter Optional battery warmer and heat pump |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | AC charging, 11 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 port | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging 100 kW, 0:45 DC charging 50 kW, 1:05 AC charging, 6:05 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:45 DC charging 50 kW, 1:05 AC charging, 6:05 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit (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 Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT) (S) Forward Collision Warning (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) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (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) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (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 (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Wireless phone charger (S) 2nd row air vents (S) Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 6-way manual front passenger seat, including height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Driver and front passenger seat back pocket (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated outbound rear seats (O) Heated steering wheel (O) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel (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 and acoustic-glazed windshield (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 rear windows (S) Power tailgate (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Unique Design, Silver -painted Skid Plate (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Heated and body-color outside mirrors with body-colored base (S) Illuminated and extendable 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) Front fog lamps (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Mood Lighting (S) Overhead console and room lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Cloth and SynTex seat trim with Matte Black Detailing (S) | Aluminum Pedals (S) Gray C-Pillar Trim (O) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist – Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Digital Key 2.0 Touch (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 Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT) (S) Forward Collision Warning (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 (S) Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (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 (S) Parking Collision Avoidance – Rear (PCA-R) (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch (S) Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Remote Smart Park Assist - Entry (RSPA) (S) Rollover sensor (S) Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (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) 8 x speakers and 1 subwoofer Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology (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 (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Wireless phone charger (S) 2nd row air vents (S) Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 10-way power front passenger seat, including 2-way power lumbar (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 (S) Heated outbound rear seats (O) Integrated Memory System (IMS) (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Vegan Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Body-color outside door handles with satin chrome accent (S) Cargo cover (S) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Laminated front windows (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) Power Sunroof with Sunshade (includes full LED interior lighting) (S) Power tailgate (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Unique Design, Chrome -coated Skid Plate (S) Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror with HomeLink (S) Headted abd 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 LED light (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) LED cargo light (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED fog lights (S) LED overhead console and room lamps (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Mood Lighting (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) SynTex vegan perforated leather seats with Gloss Black Detailing (S) |
| 2023 KIA Niro EV Wind | 2023 KIA Niro EV Wave |