Comparison between:
- 2023 Subaru Solterra Touring
- 2023 KIA Niro EV Edition
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Subaru Solterra Touring | 2023 KIA Niro EV Edition | |
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| Model alias | - | Niro EV Active |
| Trim | Touring | Edition |
| Model year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Market | Global | The Netherlands, Norway |
| Price | USD 51,995 (USA, Feb 2023) | EUR 45,145 (The Netherlands, Feb 2023) NKR 444,900 (Norway, Feb 2023) |
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 | Two Tone Elemental Red Pearl Cosmic White Pearl Two Tone Cosmic White Pearl Two Tone Smoked Carbon Galactic Black Two Tone Harbor Mist Gray Pearl | Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Gray and Blue StarTex Black StarTex | Black |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.6 in 4689 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm |
| Width | - | 71.9 in 1825 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 73.2 in 1859 mm | - |
| Height | 65.0 in 1651 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in 2850 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm |
| Front track | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 63.4 in 1610 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.0 in 153 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 8.3 in 211 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 38.6 in 980 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.1 in 942 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.7 in 1339 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 56.0 in 1422 mm | 36.9 in 937 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2673.0 l 94.40 ft3 2.67 m3 | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 |
| Total volume | 3347.0 l 118.20 ft3 3.35 m3 | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 441.0 l 15.57 ft3 0.44 m3 | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1798.0 l 63.50 ft3 1.80 m3 | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4497.43 lb 2040 kg | 3833.84 lb 1739 kg |
| Payload | - | 1016.33 lb 461 kg |
| GVWR | - | 4850.17 lb 2200 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 |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | AC synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 358 V |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6000 - 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 168 Nm 17.2 kgm 124.3 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | Total system power - 160 kW / 215 hp Total system torque - 337 Nm / 249 ft lbs | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | AC synchronous | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | - |
| Torque | 168 Nm 17.2 kgm 124.3 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.9 mph 201.0 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 | 4.50 s | 7.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 221.8 mi / 357.0 km WLTP: 257.0 mi / 413.6 km | WLTP: 285.0 mi / 458.6 km WLTP: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, HWY: 93 MPGe EPA, CTY: 111 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 18 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 12.3 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km |
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 | 11.2 m 36.75 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.8 | 2.66 |
| Additional information | Adaptive Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) | 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 | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 10.65 |
| Additional information | Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | 4-wheel independent raised suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | 4-wheel independent raised suspension | 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 | - | Front disks - 406.4 m / 16 in Rear disks - 381 mm / 15 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx20 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/50R20 100V | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | - | SK Innovation |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 72.8 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Voltage | - | 358 V |
| Energy density | - | 146.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 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 | Battery capacity - 205 Ah | Capacity - 180.9 Ah Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Battery heating system |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wall charger, 6.6 kW DC fast 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 2 CCS2, 6.6 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 | Wall charging, 11:00 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:45 DC charging 50 kW, 1:05 AC charging, 6:05-6:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Accessory Activity Mount (O) All-Weather Floor Liners (O) Body Side Molding (O) Bottle holders in front and rear doors (S) Cargo cover (O) Cargo Cover (S) Cargo Tray (O) Cargo-area underfloor storage tray (S) Driving Mode Select (S) Dual front cup holders (S) Dual rear cup holders in fold-down armrest (S) Fixed cross bar mounting points (S) Retractable cargo area cover (S) S-Pedal Drive driving system (S) Split-design roof spoiler with aerodynamic fins (S) StarDrive zero-emissions all-electric drivetrain (S) 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Active Cornering Assist (S) Advanced frontal airbag system (SRS) (S) Advanced Park Driver Parking Assistance (S) Automatic High Beam (AHB) (S) Blind-Spot Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (S) Brake Assist (S) Brake Hold (S) Brake Override System (S) Downhill Assist Control (DAC) (S) Driver and front passenger knee airbags (S) Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (S) EyeSight Driver Assist Technologies (S) Grip Control (S) Height adjustable three-point front seatbelts (S) Keyless entry system (S) Lane Departure Alert and Prevention (S) Lane Tracing Assist (S) LATCH system (S) Panoramic View Montior 360-degree camera system (S) Parking Support Brake (S) Pre-Collision Braking (S) Pre-Collision System (S) Rear child-safety locks (S) Rear-Vision Camera (S) Seat-mounted front side airbags (SRS) (S) Side curtain airbags (SRS) (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control (TRAC) (S) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) (S) Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) (S) Whiplash-protection front seats with height-adjustable head restraints (S) X-Mode (S) 12.3-inch Subaru Multimedia Navigation (S) 4G LTE Wi-Fi capability (S) Configurable 7.0-inch LCD instrument cluster (S) Digital Key (with Solterra Connect app) (S) Front USB-A and dual USB-C illuminated input/charge ports (S) Harman Kardon premium audio system (S) Intelligent Assistant voice-activated vehicle interface (S) Keyless Entry with Push-Button Start (S) Qi wireless smartphone charging pad (S) Rear dual USB-C illuminated charge ports (S) Solterra Connect Enabled (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Dual-zone climate control (S) Rear seat climate control vents (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated second-row outboard seats (S) Reclining second-row 60/40-split flat-folding seatbacks (S) Ventilated front seats (S) 3-spoke steering wheel with integrated controls (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Manually adjustable tilt/telescoping steering column (S) Auto-up / auto-down power windows with anti-pinch protection (S) Panoramic glass roof with power sunshade (S) Power rear gate with automatic close, height memory function and vehicle lock button (S) Roof rails (S) Two-speed windshield wipers (S) Windshield wiper de-icer (S) Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink (S) Heated power-folding exterior mirrors w/ integrated turn signals and entry illumination (S) Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (S) LED fog lights (S) Multi-beam LED Headlights (S) Satin chrome-finish accent trim (S) StarTex (S) | Towing Pack (S) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (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) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA 1.5) (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 Drive 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 (S) LATCH (S) Multi-collision braking assist (MCB) (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear Parking Sensors (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Go Functionality (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" TFT LCD Cluster (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) 6 x speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB chargers (front center fascia and inside center console) (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Dual Temperature Control (S) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) All-round Height Adjustable Head Rests (S) Driver and front passenger seat back pocket (S) Driver Manual Adjusted Seat (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front Passenger Manual Adjusted Seat (S) Heated 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) Auto Window Defogger (S) Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Power front and rear windwos (S) Privacy glass (S) Rear Solar Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate) (S) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Automatically dimming rearview mirror (S) Heated side mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Illuminated and extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (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) Dual LED headlights (low and high projection) (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED front fog lamps (S) Light Sensor (S) Mood Lighting (S) Overhead console and room lamps (S) Rear LED lights (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Cloth (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. |
| 2023 Subaru Solterra Touring | 2023 KIA Niro EV Edition |