Comparison between:
- 2020 KIA e-Niro 4
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Max
- 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 KIA e-Niro 4 | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Max | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro | |
| Series | - | ID. | ID. |
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| Model alias | Niro EV eNiro Niro Electric | ID.3 Max | ID.4 Pro Performance |
| Trim | 4 | Pro Performance Max | Pro |
| Model year | 2020 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | United Kingdom | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | GBP 37,995 (UK, Dec 2019) | EUR 471,050 (DE, Feb 2021) GBP 41,220 (UK, Feb 2021) | EUR 43,330 (DE, Sep 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue Runway Red Metallic | Glacier White Silver Metallic Manganese Grey Metallic Penny Copper Metallic Makena Turquoise Metallic Stonewashed Blue Metallic Scale Silver Metallic Moonstone Grey | Moonstone Gray Blue Dusk Metallic Gletcherwhite Metallic Honey Yellow Metallic Mangangray Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey | Schwarz - Platinum Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 180.5 in 4584 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Height | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 64.2 in 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 109.1 in 2771 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 62.5 in 1587 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 61.7 in 1567 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | - | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 8.3 in 210 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | - | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | - | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | - | - |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | - | - |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | - | - |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | - | 41.1 in 1044 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | - | 37.6 in 955 mm |
| Trunk volume | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 | 385.0 l 13.60 ft3 0.39 m3 | 543.0 l 19.18 ft3 0.54 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1575.0 l 55.62 ft3 1.57 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3994.78 lb 1812 kg | 3979.34 lb 1805 kg | 4517.27 lb 2049 kg |
| Payload | 921.53 lb 418 kg | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1347.02 lb 611 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | 5864.3 lb 2660 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.267 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | Height with roof rails - 1570 mm | Permissible load on the front axle - 1060 kg Permissible load on the rear axle - 1260 kg | Permitted axle load front / rear - 1170 kg / 1540 kg Permitted trailer load braked at 12% / 8% - 1000 kg / 1200 kg Permitted trailer load unbraked - 750 kg Roof load - 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | APP 310 | APP 310 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Brushless DC | Brushless DC |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 356 V | - | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. | - | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h | 99.4 mph 160.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 7.30 s | 8.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | - | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 282.0 mi / 453.8 km | WLTP: 258.5 mi / 416.0 km WLTP: 351.1 mi / 565.0 km | WLTP: 324.4 mi / 522.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 14.9 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 14.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 15.8 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 17.2 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.2 m 33.46 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | - | 3.5 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 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 | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) MacPherson strut | - |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Drums | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7.5Jx18 | 8Jx19 9Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 215/55R18 T | 230/55R19 255/50R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | LG Chem | LG Chem |
| Model | - | LGX E78 (NCM712) | NCM712 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 58 kWh | 77 kWh |
| Number of cells | 294 | - | - |
| Number of modules | 3 | 9 | - |
| Voltage | 356 V | 408 V | - |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | 265 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1007.51 lb 457 kg | - | 1086.88 lb 493 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation | - |
| Additional information | Capacity - 180 Ah Battery heating system with heat pump | Estimated gross capacity - 62 kWh | Gross capacity - 82 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 100 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC charging, 125 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, 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, 0:31-0:39 DC charging 50 kW, 1:02-1:17 | DC charging 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 Wallbox 11 kW, 5:17 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Black side sill and wheel arch body mouldings (S) Centre console storage box (S) Chrome beltline mouldings (S) High-gloss black centre fascia trim (S) High-gloss black door insert trim (S) High-gloss black lower console trim (S) Luggage area load cover and net hooks (S) Matt black radiator grille (S) Rear spoiler (S) Roof rails (S) Adaptive smart cruise control with Stop & Go (S) Alarm System and Engine Immobiliser (S) All-round height adjustable headrests (S) All-round three-point seatbelts (S) Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Charging indicator on dashboard (S) Door Deadlocks (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Elelctronic parking brake with Autohold (S) Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (S) Front and rear centre armrests (S) Front parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Front seatbelts with height adjusters (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Impact-sensing auto door unlocking (S) Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Follow Assist (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) (S) Locking Wheel Nuts (S) Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Reversing camera system integrated into the screen (S) Speed limiter (S) Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking (Dealer-Activated Feature) (S) Start/Stop button with Smart Entry System (S) Twin curtain airbags with roll-over sensor (S) Twin front airbags (S) Twin side front airbags (S) Tyre Mobility Kit (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation (S) 7-inch colour display for instrument cluster (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with Voice Control (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio with MP3 compatibility (S) Fast charging USB port in centre console (S) Front USB port (S) Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom (S) Shark fin antenna (S) 8 x speaker JBL Premium Sound System with subwoofer, external amp and front centre speaker (S) Telematics System with UVO Connect Services (S) Trip comupter and digital clock (S) Wireless mobile phone charger (S) Rear ventilation duct (S) Single automatic air-conditioning (S) 60:40 split-folding second row seats (S) 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat (S) Driver's seat with power lumbar support (S) Heated front seats (S) Manual height adjustment of passenger's seat (S) High-gloss black steering wheel trim (S) Leather-trimmed and heated steering wheel (S) Regenerative braking level with paddle shifters on the steering wheel (S) Shift by wire (S) Steering wheel-mounted controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering wheel adjustment (S) Aluminium door scuff plates (S) Chrome-coated exterior door handles (S) Leather-trimmed door armrests (S) Power windows front (S) Privacy glass on rear windows and tailgate (S) Rain-sensing front wipers (S) Satin finish interior door handles (S) Solar glass (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Body-coloured, high-gloss side mirrors (S) Driver's wide view door mirror (S) Electrically folding, adjustable and heated side mirrors with LED turn signals (S) Sunvisors with vanity mirror illumination (front seats) (S) Ambient lighting (S) Automatic headlight control (S) Bulb-type overhead console lamp with sunglasses case (S) Centre room lamp (S) Front bulb fog lights (S) LED DRLs (S) LED headlights with bi-function projection (S) LED rear combination lights (S) Luggagae area light (S) Manual headlight levelling device (S) Welcome and Follow-me-home light functionality (S) Black leather with partial faux leather elements (S) | Removable luggage compartment floor Removable luggage compartment floor (S) Stainless steel pedals with play/pause design (S) Adaptive chassis control DCC including driving profile selection (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Automatic Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Distance Control with Stop & Go (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) Emergency Lane Change Assist (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Front Assist with proactive occupant protection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) Front seats with lumbar support and massage function (S) ISOFIX on outer rear seats and front passenger seat (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Park Distance Control, rear radar (S) Progressive steering (S) Rearview camera (S) Side Assist (S) Speed limiter (S) Theft alarm with interior monitoring, back-up horn and tow-away protection (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) Travel Assist (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) Inductive smartphone charging (S) Intelligent Natural Voice control (S) Keyless locking and starting system with safe fuse (S) 4 x speaker audio system (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the rear (S) Air Care Climatronic air conditioning system with 2- Zone Temperature Control (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with roller blind, 2 cup holders (S) Electronically adjustable ergoActive-front seats with memory function (S) Front seats with mechanical backrest angle adjustment and mechanical length adjustment (S) Heated front seats (S) Thigh support (S) Multifunction steering wheel in leather, heated, with touch controls (S) Electronic windows lifters with pulse switching (S) Fixed rear window with wipers with interval switching (S) Front windscreen washer nozzles automatically heated (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (S) Heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors (S) Intermittent wiper control (S) Panoramic sunroof (S) Rain sensor (S) Tinted rear side windows and boot window (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) Passenger side mirror lowering (S) Rearview mirror auto dimming (S) 30-color ambient lighting (S) Ambient lighting with logo projection (S) Dynamic high beam control "Dynamic Light Assist" (S) Illuminated door handles (S) Illuminated strip between headlights (S) LED matrix front lights with DRLs and fog lights (S) LED taillights with dynamic flashing light (S) Welcome function (S) Door and side panels in synthetic leather (S) Fragment fabric (S) Seat paneals of the front and rear seats in ArtVelours micro fleece (O) Seat panels in Flow fabric (S) | Towing bracket (S) Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Driver and front passenger airbags (S) Drowsiness detection (S) e-Sound (S) ECall emergency call system (S) Electronic immobilizer (S) First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest (S) Foldable trailer hitch with electrical release (S) Front Assist with pedestrian and cyclist detection (S) Front head and side airbags with center airbag (S) IQ.Drive assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Keyless start system without safe securing (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Parking aid (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear view camera system (S) Three-point automatic seat belts at the front with height adjustment and tensioners (S) Tire control display (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) Warning sound and light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened (S) Wheel locks with extended theft protection (S) 12-inch Discover Pro Max display (S) 5.3-inch digital instrument cluster (S) App-Connect including App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Car2X (S) DAB + digital radio reception (S) Discover Pro navigation (S) Diversity antenna for FM reception (S) Hello ID. voice control (S) 7 x speakers (S) Telephone interface (S) 2 x USB Type-C ports at the front (S) Voice control (S) We Connect Start online services (S) Climatronic system (S) Heat pump (S) Armrests for front seats (S) Asymmetrical folding of rear seats (S) Center console (S) Heated front seats (O) Multi-function steering wheel (S) Green thermal insulation glazing, sides and rear (O) Heated automatic washer jets on windscreen (S) Heated windscreen (O) Laminated safety glass for the windscreen (S) Silver anodized roof rails (S) Wirelessly heated, infrared reflecting, noise insulating windscreen (S) Aspherical exterior mirror on driver's side (S) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (S) Convex exterior mirror on front passenger's side (S) Electrically adjustable, foldable and heated exterior mirrors (S) Lit make-up mirror on sunvisors (S) 10-color ambient lighting (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Light Assist high beam control (S) Matrix fabric (S) Synthetic leather on door and side paneling (S) Textile floor mats front and back (S) |
| 2020 KIA e-Niro 4 | 2021 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance Max | 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro |