Comparison between:
- 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
- 2022 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2022 KIA Niro EV EX Premium | |
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| Model alias | Model 3 S+ Model 3 SR+ | e-Niro eNiro |
| Trim | Standard Range Plus RWD | EX Premium |
| Model year | 2020 | 2022 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | USD 37,990 (USA, May 2020) GBP 38,500 (UK, Nov 2019) EUR 44,390 (DE, Nov 2019) AUD 72,896 (AU, Nov 2019) CNY 363,900 (China, Nov 2019) | USD 44,650 (USA, Apr 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Crossover |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Graphite Gray Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 171.5 in 4356 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 71.1 in 1806 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2088 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | - |
| Height | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 958 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.0 in 1423 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.4 in 1356 mm | 53.7 in 1364 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 48.3 in 1227 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 35.2 in 894 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3648.65 lb 1655 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg |
| Payload | 892.87 lb 405 kg | 1062.63 lb 482 kg |
| GVWR | 4541.52 lb 2060 kg | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | - |
| Model | DU Cat 1 3D1 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | 350 V | 356 V |
| Power | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 5525 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 325 - 5200 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 139.8 mph 225.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.60 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.30 s | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 285.8 mi / 460.0 km EPA: 250.0 mi / 402.3 km WLTP: 254.1 mi / 409.0 km | EPA: 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, CMB: 24 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 132 MPGe EPA, CMB: 141 MPGe EPA, CTY: 148 MPGe | EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | 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 | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.05 | 2.57 |
| 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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/40R19 235/45R18 | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | SK Innovation |
| Model | NCR21700A | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 52.4 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Number of cells | 2976 | 294 |
| Number of modules | 4 | 3 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | 144 Wh/kg | 141.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 833.35 lb 378 kg | 1030 lb 467.2 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. 2976 cells with 31 cells per brick. A total of 4 modules - 2 with 23 bricks and 2 with 25 bricks. USA battery code - BT35 (Panasonic 2170C NCA) European battery code - BTF0 (CATL Prismatic LFP) with 55.1 kWh in Q4 only | Capacity - 180 Ah Power - 170 kW Optional battery heating |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wall Connector, 11.5 kW | AC charging, 7.2 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, Tesla, 7.7 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Wall Connector, 5:39 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:29-0:42 DC charging 50 kW, 1:02 AC charging, 8:54 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Air-filter (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Self-Driving Functionality (O) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Standard maps and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Upgraded audio-immersive sound (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable heated front seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Manually adjusted steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (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 (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 (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) (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) 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 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Wireless phone charger (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) Driver's seat back pocket (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (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) Cargo cover (S) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Deluxe scuff plates (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) Power tilt/slide sunroof (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) Center console mood lamp (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED cargo light (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED overhead console lamp (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Artificial leather seat trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | - |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD | 2022 KIA Niro EV EX Premium |