Comparison between:
- 2022 Volkswagen ID.3 Pro Performance
- 2023 KIA Niro EV 4
- 2022 KIA e-Niro 4+
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 Performance | 2023 KIA Niro EV 4 | 2022 KIA e-Niro 4+ | |
| Series | ID. | - | - |
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| Model alias | - | Niro EV Advance Plus | - |
| Trim | Pro Performance | 4 | 4+ |
| Model year | 2022 (MY22) | 2023 (MY23) | 2022 (MY22) |
| Market | Europe | United Kingdom, Sweden | United Kingdom |
| Price | GBP 32,200 (UK, Sep 2022) EUR 40,350 (DE, Sep 2022) | GBP 42,295 (UK, Feb 2023) SKR 580,500 (Sweden, Feb 2023) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Advanced High Strength 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 | Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue |
| Interior colors | Platinum Grey-Dusty Grey Platinum Grey-Soul Black | Black Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 167.8 in 4261 mm | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 172.2 in 4375 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 71.9 in 1825 mm | 71.1 in 1805 mm |
| Height | 61.7 in 1568 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 109.1 in 2770 mm | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.9 in 1548 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0 in 1525 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 35.2 in 895 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 31.7 in 805 mm | - |
| Clearance | - | 6.0 in 153 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 38.1 in 968 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.0 in 1423 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 53.7 in 1364 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.7 in 1339 mm | 48.3 in 1227 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 36.9 in 937 mm | 36.0 in 914 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 | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1267.0 l 44.74 ft3 1.27 m3 | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 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 | 3948.48 lb 1791 kg |
| Front axle load limit | 2336.9 lb 1060 kg | - | - |
| Rear axle load limit | 2777.82 lb 1260 kg | - | - |
| Payload | 1025.15 lb 465 kg | 1016.33 lb 461 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 661.39 lb 300 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.267 Cd | - | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - | - |
| Model | APP 310 | - | - |
| Electric motor type | Brushless DC Motor (BLDC) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 358 V | 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 | - | 6000 - 9000 rpm | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 6000 rpm | 0 - 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport |
| Additional information | - | - | Four levels of regenerative baking - from 0 to 3. |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system 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 |
| Total system torque | 310 Nm 31.6 kgm 228.6 ft-lb | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
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 | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.30 s | 7.80 s | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 7.10 s | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 262.2 mi / 422.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km WLTP, CMB: 285.0 mi / 458.6 km | WLTP, CMB: 282.0 mi / 453.8 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 | WLTP, CMB: 14.9 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 | 10.2 m 33.46 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.66 | 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 | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 10.65 | 8.206 |
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 | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 16.0 in 406 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 15.0 in 381 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx18 | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R18 T | 215/55R17 94W | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 58 kWh | - | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 62 kWh | - | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 64.8 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 180.9 Ah | 180 Ah |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | SK Innovation | SK Innovation |
| Model | LGX E78 | - | - |
| Type | NCM712 | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - | - |
| Number of cells | - | - | 294 |
| 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 | 9 | - | 3 |
| Battery voltage | 408 V | 358 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | 265 Wh/kg | 146.3 Wh/kg | 141.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | 976.65 lb 443 kg | 1007.51 lb 457 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | - | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | - |
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 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 11 kW DC 50 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 | DC 100 kW, 0:28-0:30 AC 11 kW, 5:17 | DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 11 kW, 6:05-6:20 | DC 100 kW, 0:31-0:39 DC 50 kW, 1:02-1:17 AC 11 kW, 8:54 |
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) | Aluminium Pedals (S) Black & Chrome Coated Radiator Grille (S) Gloss Black Cladding (S) Midnight Black C-Pillar (O) Steel Grey C-Pillar (O) Steel Grey Cladding (O) Towing Pack (S) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) (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 2.0) (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front and Rear Parking Sensors (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 (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 (S) LATCH (S) Parking Collision Avoidance Assist (PCA) (S) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-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 Parking Assist (RSPA 1.0) (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) Head-Up Display (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) Wireless Mobile Phone Charger (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Dual Temperature Control (S) Rear Console Ventilation Duct (S) High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) All-round Height Adjustable Head Rests (S) Driver & Front Passenger Power Adjusted Seats (S) Driver and front passenger seat back pocket (S) Driver and Front Passenger Seats with Power Lumbar Support (S) Driver Power Adjusted Memory Seat (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated Front Seats (S) Heated rear outbound seats (S) Passenger Premium Relaxation Seat (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) Auto Window Defogger (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Centre Fascia Metal Chopped Carbon (S) Deluxe Door Scuff Plates (S) Front & Rear Chrome Skid Plate (S) Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Inside Door Handle Chrome Coating (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Power front passenger's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Rain Sensing Front Wipers (S) Rear Privacy Glass (Rear Windows & Tailgate) (S) Smart Power Tailgate (S) Solar control and tinted front windows (S) Sunroof - one touch tiltable and slidable (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Electrically Folding Door Mirrors with LED turning indicators (S) Heated and High Gloss Door Mirrors (S) Illuminated and extendable sunvisor vanity 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) Dual LED headlights (low and high projection) (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED cargo light (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED overhead console and room lamps (S) Mood Lighting (S) Rear LED lights (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Vegan Leather (S) | 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) |
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 Performance | 2023 KIA Niro EV 4 | 2022 KIA e-Niro 4+ |