Comparison between:
- 2021 KIA e-Niro 4+
- 2021 KIA Niro EV EX
- 2023 KIA Niro EV 4
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 KIA e-Niro 4+ | 2021 KIA Niro EV EX | 2023 KIA Niro EV 4 | |
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| Model alias | - | e-Niro eNiro | Niro EV Advance Plus |
| Trim | 4+ | EX | 4 |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2021 (MY21) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | United Kingdom | North America | United Kingdom, Sweden |
| Price | - | USD 39,090 (USA, Apr 2021) | GBP 42,295 (UK, Feb 2023) SKR 580,500 (Sweden, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue | Platinum Graphite Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Silky Silver | Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 171.5 in 4356 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 71.1 in 1806 mm | 71.9 in 1825 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Front overhang | - | - | 35.2 in 895 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | - | 31.7 in 805 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.0 in 153 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 52.7 in 1339 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm | 36.9 in 937 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3948.48 lb 1791 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg | 3833.84 lb 1739 kg |
| Payload | - | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | 1016.33 lb 461 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | - | 661.39 lb 300 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 356 V | 356 V | 358 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 6000 - 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3600 rpm | 0 - 3600 rpm | 0 - 6000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. | - | - |
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 | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
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 | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 7.80 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | 7.50 s | 7.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km | EPA, CMB: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km | WLTP, CTY: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km WLTP, CMB: 285.0 mi / 458.6 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe | 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+ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | 2.57 | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 8.206 | 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 | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | - | 16.0 in 406 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | - | 15.0 in 381 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 215/55R17 94W | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 64 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180 Ah | 180 Ah | 180.9 Ah |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | SK Innovation | SK Innovation |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 294 | 294 | - |
| Number of modules | 3 | 3 | - |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 356 V | 358 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | 141.3 Wh/kg | 146.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | 1030 lb 467.2 kg | 976.65 lb 443 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater |
| Additional information | - | - | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 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 100 kW, 0:31-0:39 DC 50 kW, 1:02-1:17 AC 11 kW, 8:54 | DC 100 kW, 0:29-0:42 DC 50 kW, 1:02 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 | DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 11 kW, 6:05-6:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Black side sill and wheel arch body mouldings (S) Centre console storage box (S) Chrome beltline mouldings (S) High-gloss black centre fascia trim (S) High-gloss black door insert trim (S) High-gloss black lower console trim (S) Luggage area load cover and net hooks (S) Matt black radiator grille (S) Rear spoiler (S) Roof rails (S) Adaptive smart cruise control with Stop & Go (S) Alarm System and Engine Immobiliser (S) All-round height adjustable headrests (S) All-round three-point seatbelts (S) Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Charging indicator on dashboard (S) Door Deadlocks (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Elelctronic parking brake with Autohold (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (S) Front and rear centre armrests (S) Front parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Front seatbelts with height adjusters (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Impact-sensing auto door unlocking (S) Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) (S) Locking Wheel Nuts (S) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Reversing camera system integrated into the screen (S) Speed limiter (S) Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking (Dealer-Activated Feature) (S) Start/Stop button with Smart Entry System (S) Twin curtain airbags with roll-over sensor (S) Twin front airbags (S) Twin side front airbags (S) Tyre Mobility Kit (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation (S) 7-inch colour display for instrument cluster (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Voice Control (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio with MP3 compatibility (S) Fast charging USB port in centre console (S) Front USB port (S) Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom (S) Shark fin antenna (S) 8 x speaker JBL Premium Sound System with subwoofer, external amp and front centre speaker (S) Telematics System with UVO Connect Services (S) Trip comupter and digital clock (S) Wireless mobile phone charger (S) Rear ventilation duct (S) Single automatic air-conditioning (S) 60:40 split-folding second row seats (S) 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat (S) Driver's seat with power lumbar support (S) Heated front seats (S) Manual height adjustment of passenger's seat (S) High-gloss black steering wheel trim (S) Leather-trimmed and heated steering wheel (S) Regenerative braking level with paddle shifters on the steering wheel (S) Shift by wire (S) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering wheel adjustment (S) Aluminium door scuff plates (S) Chrome-coated exterior door handles (S) Leather-trimmed door armrests (S) Power windows front (S) Privacy glass on rear windows and tailgate (S) Rain-sensing front wipers (S) Satin finish interior door handles (S) Solar glass (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Body-coloured, high-gloss side mirrors (S) Driver's wide view door mirror (S) Electrically folding, adjustable and heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S) Sunvisors with vanity mirror illumination (front seats) (S) Ambient lighting (S) Automatic headlight control (S) Bulb-type overhead console lamp with sunglasses case (S) Centre room lamp (S) Front bulb fog lights (S) LED DRLs (S) LED headlights with bi-function projection (S) LED rear combination lights (S) Luggagae area light (S) Manual headlight levelling device (S) Welcome and Follow-me-home light functionality (S) Black leather with partial faux leather elements (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) | Aluminium Pedals (S) Black & Chrome Coated Radiator Grille (S) Gloss Black Cladding (S) Midnight Black C-Pillar (O) Steel Grey C-Pillar (O) Steel Grey Cladding (O) Towing Pack (S) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) (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 2.0) (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front and Rear Parking Sensors (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 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 (S) LATCH (S) Parking Collision Avoidance Assist (PCA) (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) Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA 1.0) (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) Head-Up Display (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) Wireless Mobile Phone Charger (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Dual Temperature Control (S) Rear Console Ventilation Duct (S) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) All-round Height Adjustable Head Rests (S) Driver & Front Passenger Power Adjusted Seats (S) Driver and front passenger seat back pocket (S) Driver and Front Passenger Seats with Power Lumbar Support (S) Driver Power Adjusted Memory Seat (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated Front Seats (S) Heated rear outbound seats (S) Passenger Premium Relaxation Seat (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) Auto Window Defogger (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Centre Fascia Metal Chopped Carbon (S) Deluxe Door Scuff Plates (S) Front & Rear Chrome Skid Plate (S) Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Inside Door Handle Chrome Coating (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power front passenger's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Rain Sensing Front Wipers (S) Rear Privacy Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate) (S) Smart Power Tailgate (S) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Sunroof - one touch tiltable and slidable (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Electrically Folding Door Mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Heated and High Gloss Door Mirrors (S) Illuminated and extendable sunvisor vanity 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) Dual LED headlights (low and high projection) (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED cargo light (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED overhead console and room lamps (S) Mood Lighting (S) Rear LED lights (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Vegan Leather (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. |
| 2021 KIA e-Niro 4+ | 2021 KIA Niro EV EX | 2023 KIA Niro EV 4 |