Comparison between:
- 2020 Renault Zoe R135
- 2023 KIA Niro EV 3
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2023 KIA Niro EV 3 | |
| Series | ZE50 | - |
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| Model alias | - | Niro EV Advance |
| Trim | R135 | 3 |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | Europe | United Kingdom, Sweden |
| Price | - | GBP 39,545 (UK, Feb 2023) SKR 560,500 (Sweden, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | - | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White | Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black |
| Number of doors | 3 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 160.9 in 4087 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm |
| Width | 70.4 in 1787 mm | 71.9 in 1825 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 76.6 in 1945 mm | - |
| Height | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.9 in 2588 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm |
| Front track | 59.3 in 1506 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Front overhang | 33.0 in 838 mm | 35.2 in 895 mm |
| Rear overhang | 26.0 in 661 mm | 31.7 in 805 mm |
| Clearance | 4.7 in 120 mm | 6.0 in 153 mm |
| Front headroom | 35.6 in 904 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear headroom | 32.5 in 826 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.0 in 1320 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.5 in 1384 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 52.7 in 1339 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 36.9 in 937 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3476.69 lb 1577 kg | 3833.84 lb 1739 kg |
| Payload | 906.1 lb 411 kg | 1016.33 lb 461 kg |
| GVWR | 4382.79 lb 1988 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 | - |
| Additional information | SCx - 0.75 | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Renault | - |
| Model | R135 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 358 V |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4200 - 11163 rpm | 6000 - 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1500 - 3600 rpm | 0 - 6000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode D-mode | Eco Comfort Sport |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.50 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.10 s |
| Additional information | 0 - 50 km/h - 3.6 s 80 - 120 km/h - 7.1 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km Real range, CMB: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km Real range, CMB: 233.0 mi / 375.0 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: 17.7 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+ | 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 | 10.56 m 34.65 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.73 | 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 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.0 in 280 mm | 16.0 in 406 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 10.2 in 260 mm | 15.0 in 381 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6Jx15 ET40 6.5Jx16 ET44 7Jx17 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/65R15 92T 195/55R16 91T 205/45R17 88V 215/45R17 91V | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 54.66 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Renault and LG Chem | SK Innovation |
| Model | Z.E. 50 | - |
| Type | NCM712 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Anode materials | Graphite | - |
| Number of cells | 192 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 2.5 V | - |
| Number of modules | 12 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 358 V |
| Energy density | 168 Wh/kg | 146.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 718.71 lb 326 kg | 976.65 lb 443 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Usable battery capacity - 52 kWh Heat pump Battery cell model - LGX E78 Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell chemistry - NCM172 Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg | Capacity - 180.9 Ah Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Battery heating system Vehicle- 2-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 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 50 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 50 kW, 1:10 AC 22 kW, 2:40 AC 11 kW, 4:30 AC 7.4 kW, 7:02 AC 3.7 kW, 19:00 AC 2.3 kW, 32:00 | 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 | E-shifter (electronic gear lever) (S) Auto-Hold assistance (S) Automatic dimming of high beams (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Automatic parking brake (S) Blind spot warning (S) Front, rear and sides parking radar (S) Hands-free parking (S) Lane departure warning (S) Lane keeping assist (S) Overspeed prevention (S) Rearview camera (S) Recognition of traffic signals (S) 10-inch driver's display (S) 9.3-inch display with EASY LINK navigation (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) Wireless induction charger for a smartphone (S) Acoustic windshield (S) LED DLRs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlamps (S) LED interior lights (S) LED taillights (S) LED turn signals (S) 100% recycled fabric (carded yarn and PET) (S) | Black & Chrome Coated Radiator Grille (S) Gloss Black Cladding (S) 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 1.5) (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 1.0) (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 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) 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) 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 and front passenger seat back pocket (S) Driver Power Adjusted Seat iwth power lumbar support (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) Body-color outside door handles (S) Centre Fascia Metal Chopped Carbon (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) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Standard Door Scuff Plates (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) Cargo light (S) Dual LED headlights (low and high projection) (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) Mood Lighting (S) Overhead console and room lamps (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. |
| 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2023 KIA Niro EV 3 |