Comparison between:
- 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 48.6 kWh
- 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.
| 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 48.6 kWh | 2023 KIA Niro EV Edition | |
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| Model alias | KONA EV SE 48.6 kWh | Niro EV Active |
| Trim | SE 48.6 kWh | Edition |
| Model year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Market | North America | The Netherlands, Norway |
| Price | - | 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 | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Meta Blue Neoteric Yellow Ecotronic Grey Atlas White Mirage Green Cyber Gray Abyss Black | Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.3 in 4350 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1826 mm | 71.9 in 1825 mm |
| Height | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in 2660 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm |
| Front track | 62.6 in 1590 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 63.0 in 1600 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.9 in 861 mm | 35.2 in 895 mm |
| Rear overhang | 32.9 in 836 mm | 31.7 in 805 mm |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | 6.0 in 153 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.0 in 1016 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in 973 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.5 in 1435 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.2 in 1402 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.4 in 1331 mm | 52.7 in 1339 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.4 in 925 mm | 36.9 in 937 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2803.0 l 98.99 ft3 2.80 m3 | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 |
| Total volume | 3525.0 l 124.48 ft3 3.52 m3 | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 722.0 l 25.50 ft3 0.72 m3 | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1803.0 l 63.67 ft3 1.80 m3 | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 27.0 l 0.95 ft3 0.03 m3 | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg | 3833.84 lb 1739 kg |
| Roof load | 220.46 lb 100 kg | - |
| Payload | 1080.27 lb 490 kg | 1016.33 lb 461 kg |
| GVWR | 4651.75 lb 2110 kg | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 661.39 lb 300 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.27 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) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 358 V |
| Power | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6000 - 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 6000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport i-PEDAL | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | Smart Regenerative System | - |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 101.0 mph 162.5 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.50 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 200.0 mi / 321.8 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 | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, HWY: 105 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+++ |
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 | 2.5 | 2.66 |
| 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 | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 10.65 |
| Additional information | Gear ratio - 10.65 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.0 in 305 mm | 16.0 in 406 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 11.8 in 300 mm | 15.0 in 381 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.4 in 10 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 96H | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 48.6 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | SK Innovation |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Anode materials | Graphite | - |
| Number of cells | 72 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 269 V | 358 V |
| Energy density | - | 146.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 767.87 lb 348.3 kg | 976.65 lb 443 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Battery conditioning 400V system 1P72S configuration - 1 parallel cell group (1P) and 72 series-connected cells (72S) | Capacity - 180.9 Ah Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Battery heating system |
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 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.8 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, 0:43 AC 10.8 kW, 4:55 | 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 | - | 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 | 3rd Generation K Platform (K3) | 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. |
| 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 48.6 kWh | 2023 KIA Niro EV Edition |