Comparison between:
- 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro
- 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.
| 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | 2023 KIA Niro EV Edition | |
| Series | ID. | - |
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| Model alias | - | Niro EV Active |
| Trim | Pro | Edition |
| Model year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Market | Europe | The Netherlands, Norway |
| Price | GBP 30,880 (UK, Sep 2021) EUR 38,850 (DE, Sep 2021) | 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 | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.9 in 1825 mm |
| Height | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm |
| Front track | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.0 in 153 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 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 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg | 3833.84 lb 1739 kg |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1016.33 lb 461 kg |
| GVWR | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | - |
| Additional information | Permissible load on the front axle - 1060 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg | Towing capacity with brake - 750 kg / 1653 lbs Towing capacity without brake - 300 kg / 661 lbs Front overhang - 895 mm Rear overhand - 805 mm |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - |
| Model | APP 310 | - |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 358 V |
| Power | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6000 - 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.60 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 | WLTP: 262.2 mi / 422.0 km | WLTP: 285.0 mi / 458.6 km WLTP: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.6 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 | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | 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 Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Discs |
| Additional information | - | Front disks - 406.4 m / 16 in Rear disks - 381 mm / 15 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R18 T | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | SK Innovation |
| Model | LGX E78 (NCM712) | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 58 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | 240 | - |
| Number of modules | 9 | - |
| Voltage | 408 V | 358 V |
| Energy density | 265 Wh/kg | 146.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 976.65 lb 443 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh | Capacity - 180.9 Ah Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Battery heating system |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 100 kW | AC charging, 11 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, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:45 DC charging 50 kW, 1:05 AC charging, 6:05-6:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Crash warning system (S) Driver drowsiness detection (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) Emergency Brake Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control, rear radar (S) Speed limiter (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with belt tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Tool kit and tire mobility set: 12 volt compressor and tire sealant (S) Traffic signs recognition (S) 10-inch multi-touch display (S) 5.3-inch insturment cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Bluetooth for mobiles and music streaming (S) DAB+ digital radio (S) Dicover Pro navigation system (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless start system without safe securing (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Center console with 2 cup holders in front (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Multifunction steering wheel with touch controls (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Windshield wipe-wash system (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side, convex on passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lighted mirrors on sun visors (S) 10-color ambient lighting (S) LED headlights with automatic lighting control (S) LED taillights (S) Fragment fabric (S) | 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 | Trim levels and packages name vary from market to market and reflect on the final price. Please consult with your local dealer for an exact list of features of the trim level you're interested in. | 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. |
| 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro | 2023 KIA Niro EV Edition |