Comparison between:
- 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh
- 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL 64 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.
| 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL 64 kWh | 2021 KIA Niro EV EX | |
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| Model alias | - | KONA EV 64 kWh KONA Electric SE | e-Niro eNiro |
| Trim | 28 kWh | SEL 64 kWh | EX |
| Model year | 2019 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | North America, Europe | North America, Europe, South Korea | North America |
| Price | USD 30,315 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 30,111 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 33,300 (EU, Jul 2019) | USD 37,190 (USA, Jan 2021) EUR 41,850 (DE, Feb 2021) | 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 | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Crossover |
| Materials | Aluminium High tensile strength steel | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Polar White Platinum Silver Aurora Silver Phantom Black Blazing Yellow Marina Blue Phoenix Orange | Ultra Black Chalk White Sonic Silver Ceramic Blue Pulse Red Galactic Gray | Platinum Graphite Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Silky Silver |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 176.0 in 4470 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm | 171.5 in 4356 mm |
| Width | 71.7 in 1820 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 71.1 in 1806 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 80.5 in 2045 mm | 81.5 in 2070 mm | - |
| Height | 57.5 in 1460 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 60.8 in 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Rear track | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Clearance | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.2 in 158 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.5 in 1004 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.2 in 970 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 56.0 in 1423 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.0 in 1396 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1366 mm | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 53.7 in 1364 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 52.2 in 1326 mm | 48.3 in 1227 mm |
| Front legroom | 44.7 in 1136 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 31.5 in 800 mm | 33.4 in 848 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1410.0 l 49.79 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3130.56 lb 1420 kg | 3714.79 lb 1685 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg |
| Payload | 1014.13 lb 460 kg | 1069.24 lb 485 kg | 1062.63 lb 482 kg |
| GVWR | 4144.69 lb 1880 kg | 4761.98 lb 2160 kg | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.24 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | Height for Europe - 1450 mm Height for rest of the world - 1460 mm | SAE cargo volume with rear seats up is 19.2 cu.ft. / 543.68 l SAE cargo volume with rear seats down is 45.8 cu.ft. / 1296.9 l SAE passenger volume is 92.4 cu.ft. / 2616.5 l SAE total volume is 111.7 cu.ft. / 3163 l | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Siemens | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 356 V |
| Power | 88 kW 118.0 hp 119.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2850 - 6000 rpm | 3600 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 295 Nm 30.1 kgm 217.6 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 1000 - 2850 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Normal Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. Three levels of regenerative braking. | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 102.5 mph 165.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.90 s | 7.60 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | 7.50 s |
| Additional information | Acceleration 0-100 km/h in Normal mode - 10.2 s. | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 174.0 mi / 280.0 km EPA: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km | EPA: 258.0 mi / 415.2 km WLTP: 279.0 mi / 449.0 km | EPA: 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 | NEDC, CMB: 11.5 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 15.7 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 122 MPGe EPA, CMB: 136 MPGe EPA, CTY: 150 MPGe | EPA, HWY: 108 MPGe EPA, CMB: 120 MPGe EPA, CTY: 132 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.4 kWh/100 km | EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 123 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 | 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 | 2.66 | 2.5 | 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.412 | 7.981 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | 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 | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET45 | 7Jx17 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 91H | 215/55R17 94V | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | LG Chem | SK Innovation |
| Model | L3 | NCM 622 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Ion Polymer | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 28 kWh | 64 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | 294 | 294 |
| Number of modules | 12 | 5 | 3 |
| Voltage | 360 V | 356 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | 104.9 Wh/kg | - | 141.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 599.22 lb 271.8 kg | - | 1030 lb 467.2 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | 96s2p cell configuration 96 parallel pairs for a total of 192 cells | Structure - 3P98S Cell type - prismatic | Capacity - 180 Ah Power - 170 kW Optional battery heating |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW | ICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW | AC charging, 7.2 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 1 CCS1, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 6.6 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Public CCS, 0:14 Public CCS, 0:27 POD Point Wallbox, 4:16 Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 13:20 | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:39 Public CCS 50 kW, 1:17 POD Point Wallbox, 8:54 ICCB cable for AC charging, 30:29 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:29-0:42 DC charging 50 kW, 1:02 AC charging, 8:54 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Alloy pedals (S) Cargo cover (S) Center armrest storage (S) Metallic paint (O) Rear center armrest with cupholders (S) Advanced dual front airbags with Occupant Classification System (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection (S) Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Cross-traffic Alert (RCTA) and Lane Change Assist (S) Brake Assist (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact airbags (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Driver's blind spot mirror (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-force Distribution (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front and rear side-curtain airbags (S) Front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters (S) Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (S) Rear LATCH (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Rearview camera (S) Remote keyless entry system with alarm (S) Smart Cruise Control (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure indicator (S) Traction Control System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 12V power outlet (S) 7-inch display audio system with high-resolution touchscreen (S) 7-inch LCD instrument cluster (S) 8-inch navigation system with high-resolution touchscreen (S) AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM audio system (S) Android Auto & Apple CarPlay (S) Blue Link Guidance Package (for 3 years, enrollment required) (S) Bluetooth hands-free phone system with voice recognition (S) Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology (S) Complimentary SiriusXM activation and 3-month trial subscription (S) Free standard three-year Blue Link services (S) Infinity Premium Audio with 8 speakers including center channel and subwoofer (S) Proximity Key entry with push button start (S) Smartphone/USB and auxiliary input jacks (S) USB port in center console (charge only) (S) Wireless device charging (S) Automatic temperature control with Auto Defogging System (S) Floor console-mounted rear-seat HVAC vents (S) Ventilated driver and front passener seats (S) Heat pump (S) 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar support (S) 6-way driver and front passenger seats with seat height adjustment (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback (S) Adjustable head restraints for all seating positions (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver seat (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering-wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth and cruise controls (S) Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel (S) Aero-type wiper design (S) Chrome beltline molding (S) Chrome door handles (S) Door handle approach light (S) Front passenger window auto-down/up (S) Front windshield 2-speed intermittent, mist function (S) Lower door side molding (S) Power door locks (S) Power tilt-and-slide sunroof (S) Power window lock-out button (S) Power windows with driver's auto-down/up (S) Premium door sill plates (S) Rear window defroster (S) Solar control glass (S) Sunvisor extensions (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink and compass (S) Dual illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Dual power-folding side mirrors with puddle lamps (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Manual-folding bodycolor power side mirrors (S) Side mirrors with turn-signal indicators (S) Automatic headlight control (S) Headlights with Dynamic Bending Light (S) HID headlights with LED light guide (S) High Beam Assist (S) Illuminated ignition (S) LED Daytime Running Lights (S) LED interior illumination (S) LED tail lamps (S) Rear Spoiler with Integrated LED Brake Light (S) Leather seating surfaces (S) Premium cloth seating (S) | Cargo net (S) Dual level cargo floor (S) Front cup holders (S) Rear spoiler integrated with CHMSL (S) Rear–seat center armrest mounted cupholders (S) Roof antenna, shark fin (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Anti-theft System integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm (S) Blind-Spot Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety locks (rear) (S) Cruise control (S) Drive mode selector (S) Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (S) Driver Attention Warning (S) Electric Brake-Booster (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Shift Lock System & Ignition Key Interlock (S) Electronic stability control with Traction Control (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Lane Keeping Assist (S) LATCH (S) OCS seat weight sensor and seat track sensor (S) Proximity key entry with push button start (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors ( (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (S) 7-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster (S) 7-inch touchscreen with audio and smart device integration (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Blue Link Connected Car System (S) Blue Link Remote Charge Access (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Dual USB outlets (1x 1.0-amp and 1x 2.0-amp) (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) Shift knob (S) 6 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters) (S) Automatic temperature control (S) Cabin air filter (S) Heater + PTC Heater (S) 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat (S) 6-way manually adjustable passenger seat (S) 60/40 Split flat rear seatback with adjustable head restraints (S) Dual seatback map pockets (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls (S) Tilt adjustable, telescoping steering wheel (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Door armrests (S) Door storage pockets (S) Dual vanity mirror with cover on sunvisors with sliding function and illumination (S) Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Front and rear bottle holders (S) Front and rear power Window Switches (S) Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) (S) Power door locks (S) Power windows with Driver's auto-down/up (S) Privacy Glass on the rear (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Solar front glass on front door and windshield (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Rearview mirror with manual day/night (S) Side mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off (S) Front and center interior lights (S) Halogen projector headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED taillights (S) Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) w/ LED brake light (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Cloth (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 | Hyundai IONIQ Electric has been announced in July 2016 for the 2017 model year and remains almost unchanged until MY 2019. | - | - |
| 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 28 kWh | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SEL 64 kWh | 2021 KIA Niro EV EX |