Comparison between:
- 2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh
- 2021 KIA Niro EV EX
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh | 2021 KIA Niro EV EX | |
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| Model alias | - | e-Niro eNiro |
| Trim | 42 kWh | EX |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2021 (MY21) |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America |
| Price | - | USD 39,090 (USA, Apr 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Jucaro Beige Metallic Capparis White Fluid Black Imperial Blue Metallic Melbourne Red Metallic Mineral Grey Metallic | Platinum Graphite Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Silky Silver |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey Light Grey Brown | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 157.7 in 4006 mm | 171.5 in 4356 mm |
| Width | 70.5 in 1791 mm | 71.1 in 1806 mm |
| Height | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in 2570 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 62.7 in 1592 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Rear track | 62.1 in 1578 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Front overhang | 28.1 in 714 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 28.4 in 722 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.2 in 131 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.2 in 945 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.6 in 1361 mm | 56.0 in 1423 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.7 in 1364 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 48.3 in 1227 mm |
| Front legroom | 40.5 in 1028 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.9 in 810 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3009.31 lb 1365 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg |
| Weight distribution front | 47 % | - |
| Weight distribution rear | 53 % | - |
| Payload | 970.03 lb 440 kg | 1062.63 lb 482 kg |
| GVWR | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.3 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | BMW | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 356 V |
| Power | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4800 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 135 kW 181.0 hp 183.5 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 270 Nm 27.5 kgm 199.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 6.90 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 214.4 mi / 345.0 km EPA, CMB: 152.9 mi / 246.0 km WLTP, CMB: 177.1 mi / 285.0 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: 124 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km | 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+ | 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 | 10.31 m 33.83 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 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 | 9.665 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5.5Jx20 6Jx20 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 175/55R20 89T 195/50R20 93T | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 37.9 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 42.2 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 64 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 120 Ah | 180 Ah |
| Manufacturer | Samsung SDI | SK Innovation |
| Type | NCM622 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | 96 | 294 |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 8 | 3 |
| Battery voltage | 353 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | - | 141.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 1030 lb 467.2 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Optional battery heater AC refrigerant-based cooling system | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater |
| Additional information | Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L | - |
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 2.8 kW AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW DC 50 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 | DC 50 kW, 0:32 AC 11 kW, 3:00 AC 7.4 kW, 4:28 AC 3.7 kW, 8:56 AC 2.8 kW, 11:47 | 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 | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Camera-based cruise control with Stop&Go function (O) City brake function (O) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Hill holder (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Pedestrian and collision warning (O) Proactive driving assistant (O) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Speed limit info (O) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) Traffic jam assistant (O) 10.3-inch multi-funciton touchscreen (O) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) 6.5-inch touchscreen (S) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW iDrive (O) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Text To Speech / Speech To Text (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (S) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Heated washer (S) Moonroof (O) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Foldable side mirrors (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Toned heated driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Headlight Control, Dusk Sensor (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Alloy Look On Instrument Panel And Shift Knob (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Cloth (S) Cloth/Synthetic Leather (S) Dark Oak wood trim (O) Eucalyptus wood trim (O) Leather (S) Leather and cloth (S) Titanium Look On Instrument Panel (S) Wood/Woodgrain On Instrument Panel (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) 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) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (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) 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) 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 | The i3s arrives with sports suspension (tighter springs and dampers along with a stabiliser on the front axle) and sports steering with a correspondingly adapted steering torque characteristic. | - |
| 2021 BMW i3s 42 kWh | 2021 KIA Niro EV EX |