Comparison between:
- 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential
- 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Life
- 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 48.6 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Life | 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 48.6 kWh | |
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| Model alias | - | Twingo Z.E. | KONA EV SE 48.6 kWh |
| Trim | Essential | Life | SE 48.6 kWh |
| Model year | 2023 (MY23) | 2020 (MY20) | 2024 (MY24) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | North America |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel | - | Advanced High-Strength Steel High Tensile Steel |
| Exterior colors | White Grey | Crystal White Quartz White Yellow Mango Red Flame Blue Dragee Green Pistachio Lunar Gray Black Star | Meta Blue Neoteric Yellow Ecotronic Grey Atlas White Mirage Green Cyber Gray Abyss Black |
| Interior colors | Grey | Black Red Yellow | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Length | 147.0 in 3734 mm | 142.3 in 3615 mm | 171.3 in 4350 mm |
| Width | 63.9 in 1622 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm | 71.9 in 1826 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 69.7 in 1770 mm | - | - |
| Height | 59.7 in 1516 mm | 60.7 in 1541 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in 2423 mm | 98.1 in 2492 mm | 104.7 in 2660 mm |
| Front track | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Rear track | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 63.0 in 1600 mm |
| Front overhang | - | - | 33.9 in 861 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | - | 32.9 in 836 mm |
| Clearance | 4.7 in 120 mm | - | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Minimum clearance | - | 6.7 in 170 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 35.3 in 896 mm | 35.7 in 908 mm | 40.0 in 1016 mm |
| Rear headroom | 33.2 in 843 mm | 33.7 in 855 mm | 38.3 in 973 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 52.0 in 1321 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 50.6 in 1284 mm | 55.2 in 1402 mm |
| Front hip room | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 53.6 in 1362 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.5 in 1231 mm | 52.2 in 1325 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 36.4 in 925 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | - | 2803.0 l 98.99 ft3 2.80 m3 |
| Total volume | - | - | 3525.0 l 124.48 ft3 3.52 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 | 240.0 l 8.48 ft3 0.24 m3 | 722.0 l 25.50 ft3 0.72 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 | 980.0 l 34.61 ft3 0.98 m3 | 1803.0 l 63.67 ft3 1.80 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | - | 27.0 l 0.95 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2138.48 lb 970 kg | 2451.54 lb 1112 kg | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg |
| Roof load | - | - | 220.46 lb 100 kg |
| Payload | - | 917.12 lb 416 kg | 1080.27 lb 490 kg |
| GVWR | - | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg | 4651.75 lb 2110 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.68 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
| Additional information | Luggage space follows VDA norms | - | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Renault | - |
| Model | Electric 45 | R80 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Front |
| Power | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2521 - 8200 rpm | 3950 - 11450 rpm | - |
| Torque | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 2521 rpm | 500 - 3590 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco | Eco B-mode | Eco Comfort Sport i-PEDAL |
| Additional information | - | - | Smart Regenerative System |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 99 kW 132.8 hp 134.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h | 101.0 mph 162.5 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 19.10 s | 12.90 s | 8.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km WLTP, CMB: 142.9 mi / 230.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km | EPA, CMB: 200.0 mi / 321.8 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 10 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 13.9 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.3 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 131 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 118 MPGe EPA, HWY: 105 MPGe |
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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 9.5 m 31.17 ft | 8.6 m 28.22 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3.44 | 3.93 | 2.5 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| 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 Double wishbone | - | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | - | Independent Multi-link Shock absorbers Trailing arm (trailing link) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 9.4 in 238 mm | 11.0 in 280 mm | 12.0 in 305 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 0.7 in 17 mm | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Drums | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | - | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - | 7Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 160/70R14 | 185/50R16 81H 205/45R16 83H | 215/55R17 96H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 21.3 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 22 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | 26.8 kWh | - | 48.6 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 72 | - | 72 |
| Cell configuration | - | - | 1p72s 1 cells in parallel 72 cells in series |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | 12 | 8 | - |
| Battery voltage | 262.8 V | 400 V | 269 V |
| Energy density | 148.5 Wh/kg | - | - |
| Weight | 414.47 lb 188 kg | 363.76 lb 165 kg | 767.87 lb 348.3 kg |
| Location | - | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear |
| Thermal Management | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump Battery pre-conditioning |
| Additional information | - | - | 400V system |
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 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 6.6 kW | AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW | AC 10.8 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 | AC 6.6 kW, 4:51 | AC 22 kW, 1:00-1:03 AC 11 kW, 2:00-2:10 AC 7.4 kW, 2:58-4:00 AC 3.7 kW, 5:57-8:00 | DC 100 kW, 0:43 AC 10.8 kW, 4:55 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | ABS (S) 6 x airbags (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (S) eCall (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) ESP (S) Front collision alert (O) Front radar (S) Height-adjustable front seat belts (S) Hill-star Assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Speed limiter (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3.5-inch instrument cluster (S) Android AUto and Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth and DAB (R-Plug & Music) (S) 2 x speakers front (S) USB (S) Manual (S) Heated rear window (S) Power-adjustable windows (S) Rear window defogger (S) Manually adjustable side mirrors in black (S) Automatic headlight activation (S) LDR DRLs (S) LED headlights (S) | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | - | 3rd Generation K Platform (K3) |
| 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Essential | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Life | 2024 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 48.6 kWh |