Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA EV6 GT (Europe)
- 2023 KIA Niro EV Wave
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 KIA EV6 GT (Europe) | 2023 KIA Niro EV Wave | |
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| Trim | GT (Europe) | Wave |
| Model year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Market | Europe | North America |
| Price | EUR 72,990 (Germany, Feb 2022) | USD 44,550 (USA, Apr 2022) |
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 | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue Moonscape Matte | Graphite Gray Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Steel Gray |
| Interior colors | Black with Neon Green Stitching | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | - | 5 |
| Number of seats | - | 5 |
| Length | 184.8 in 4695 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm |
| Width | 74.4 in 1890 mm | 71.8 in 1824 mm |
| Height | 60.8 in 1545 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.0 in 153 mm |
| Front headroom | 36.8 in 935 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in 965 mm | 38.1 in 968 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in 1468 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.6 in 1412 mm | 55.4 in 1407 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.9 in 1395 mm | 53.5 in 1359 mm |
| Rear hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 52.7 in 1339 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in 1077 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 36.9 in 937 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2940.0 l 103.83 ft3 2.94 m3 | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 |
| Total volume | 3630.0 l 128.19 ft3 3.63 m3 | 3298.0 l 116.47 ft3 3.30 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 690.0 l 24.37 ft3 0.69 m3 | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1420.0 l 50.15 ft3 1.42 m3 | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4795.05 lb 2175 kg | 3802.97 lb 1725 kg |
| Payload | 936.96 lb 425 kg | 981.06 lb 445 kg |
| GVWR | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg |
| Additional information | - | 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
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Voltage | - | 358 V |
| Power | - | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6000 - 9000 rpm |
| Torque | - | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes | Eco Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | Total system power output - 430 kW / 577 bhp Total system torque - 740 Nm @ 6600 rpm / 545 lbs-ft | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.50 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.40 s | 7.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 263.5 mi / 424.0 km | EPA: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 20.6 kWh/100 km | EPA, CMB: 113 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12 m 39.37 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.3 | 2.66 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 12.56:1 | 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 | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | 10.65 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Electronic shock absorbers Dual Lower Arm Type | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Electronic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link |
| Additional information | Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Electronic locking differential e-LSD | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | 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 | 8.5Jx21 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/40R21 102Y | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | SK Innovation |
| Model | NCM811 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer |
| Battery capacity | 77.4 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | 384 | - |
| Voltage | 697 V | 358 V |
| Energy density | - | 146.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1072.99 lb 486.7 kg | 976.65 lb 443 kg |
| Volume | 337.3 l 11.91 ft3 0.34 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Capacity - 111.2 Ah Vehicle-to-load (V2L) - 3.6 kW Indoor V2L outlet Outdoor V2L connectors | Capacity - 180.9 Ah Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Vehicle-to-load (V2L) inverter Optional battery warmer and heat pump |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 240 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 2 CCS2, 10.9 kW | 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 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 AC charging 11 kW, 6:38-7:10 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:45 DC charging 50 kW, 1:05 AC charging, 6:05 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) (S) Aluminum sports pedals (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) (S) GT design lower fascia bumper, includes vertical line design elements (S) Unique GT design crashpad (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Active Blind Spot Assist with steering and braking intervention (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (S) Central door locks (S) Children lock (S) Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) eCall (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for car/pedestrian/cyclist (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for turning and junction crossing (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front parking sensors (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Multi-Collision Brake Assist (MCB) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) (S) Parking Distance Warning (PDW-R) - rear parking sensors (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Surround View Monitor (SVM) (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0 with TMU) (S) 12V socket in rear cargo compartment (S) Bluetooth (S) Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Head-up display (S) Meridian premium sound system with a total of 14 speakers, external power amplifier and surround sou (S) Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Air filter (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Rear air conditioning vents (S) 60/40 split rear seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passener seat with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Heated outer rear seats (O) Height-adjustable driver's seat (S) Height-adjustable front passenger seat (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat (S) Premium relaxation seats front (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated vegan leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Active Sound Design (ASD) (S) Auto aero flush outside door handles in body color (S) Deluxe scuff plates (S) Door sills with aluminum (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Luggage board (S) Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Power glass sunroof (extendable) (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows front and rear, impulse function and anti-trap protection on all seats (S) Privacy glass on rear doors with quarter glass and tailgate (S) Thermal insulation glazing on windows (S) Windscreen and front side windows in solar glass (UV protection) (S) Windshield wiper blade with variable intermittent switching (S) Anti-fog system (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Body-colored side mirrors with memory (S) Heated side mirrors with LED repeater lamps (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Adaptive dual-LED headlights (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Door courtesy reflector (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED map lamp (S) LED rear cargo light (S) LED side puddle lamps (S) LED spotlights on C-pillar (S) LED taillights (S) Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Twilight sensor (S) Suede-look vegan leather seating (S) | Aluminum Pedals (S) Gray C-Pillar Trim (O) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist – Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (S) Digital Key 2.0 Touch (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 Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT) (S) Forward Collision Warning (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 Driving Assist (S) Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) (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 with Driver Attention Alert (S) LATCH (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control – Curve (S) Parking Collision Avoidance – Rear (PCA-R) (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch (S) Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) – door-logic type (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Remote Smart Park Assist - Entry (RSPA) (S) Rollover sensor (S) Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (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-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) 8 x speakers and 1 subwoofer Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology (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 (S) Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Wireless phone charger (S) 2nd row air vents (S) Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 10-way power front passenger seat, including 2-way power lumbar (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Driver's seat back pocket (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated outbound rear seats (O) Integrated Memory System (IMS) (S) Ventilated 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) Body-color outside door handles with satin chrome accent (S) Cargo cover (S) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Laminated front windows (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) Power Sunroof with Sunshade (includes full LED interior lighting) (S) Power tailgate (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Unique Design, Chrome -coated Skid Plate (S) Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror with HomeLink (S) Headted abd 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 LED light (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) LED cargo light (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED fog lights (S) LED overhead console and room lamps (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Mood Lighting (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) SynTex vegan perforated leather seats with Gloss Black Detailing (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) There can be differences in the features for one and the same trim available in different countries in Europe. Check the exact details with your local dealer. | - |
| 2023 KIA EV6 GT (Europe) | 2023 KIA Niro EV Wave |