Comparison between:
- 2020 KIA Niro EV EX
- 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL)
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 KIA Niro EV EX | 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) | |
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| Model alias | e-Niro eNiro | - |
| Trim | EX | Single Motor Extended Range (EL) |
| Model year | 2020 | 2024 |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 39,090 (USA, Apr 2020) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Platinum Graphite Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Silky Silver | Cloud Blue Moss Yellow Onyx Black Crystal White Vapor Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Breeze Indigo Mist Pine |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.5 in 4356 mm | 166.7 in 4233 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1806 mm | 76.4 in 1940 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 80.0 in 2032 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 72.3 in 1837 mm |
| Height | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 61.0 in 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 104.3 in 2650 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 62.6 in 1590 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 62.8 in 1595 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.5 in 165 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 38.6 in 980 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 36.8 in 935 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 53.0 in 1346 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 46.3 in 1175 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.9 in 1063 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 32.3 in 821 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2735.0 l 96.59 ft3 2.73 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 550.0 l 19.42 ft3 0.55 m3 | 400.0 l 14.13 ft3 0.40 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 | 904.0 l 31.92 ft3 0.90 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 7.0 l 0.25 ft3 0.01 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg | 4034.46 lb 1830 kg |
| Payload | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Maximum headroom without panoramic sunroof - 1022 mm Maximum headroom with panoramic sunroof - 1058 mm Headroom with panoramic sunroof front / rear - 1018 / 974 mm Towing capacity - 1400 kg |
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 | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 356 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 200 kW 268.2 hp 271.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 5375 - 9248 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 343 Nm 35.0 kgm 253.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 116 - 5375 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 5.30 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | 5.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km | EPA: 275.3 mi / 443.0 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 123 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 11 m 36.09 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | - |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 | Turning circle - 10.6 m curb to curb Turning circle - 11 m wall to wall |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | 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 | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Braking distance 100-0 km/h - 38 m |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Model | - | NMC |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 69 kWh |
| Number of cells | 294 | - |
| Number of modules | 3 | - |
| Voltage | 356 V | - |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1030 lb 467.2 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Capacity - 180 Ah Power - 170 kW Optional battery heating | Usable capacity - 64 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 7.2 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 100 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 153 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, 7.2 kW | 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, 0:29-0:42 DC charging 50 kW, 1:02 AC charging, 8:54 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Crossbars (O) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (S) Brake Assist System (BAS) (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 Warning (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with camera and sensor (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) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Inside Handle Override Child Safety Door Locking System (S) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert (S) LATCH (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (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) 8-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) 4 x speakers and 2 tweeters (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 with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Climate and charging scheduling system (S) Driver's only air conditioning (S) Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor (S) Rear air conditioning vent (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) 4-way manual passenger seat with height adjuster (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio controls (S) Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic windshield glass with shade band (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Cargo cover (O) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Heated back-lite glass (S) Plastic scuff plates (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) Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) Solar control front windows (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Heated and 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 driver's ticket holder (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S) Cargo light (S) Center console mood lamp (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Overhead console lamp (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Cloth and artificial leather seat trim (S) | Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) (S) Airbag for the passenger side (front) can be switched off (S) Airbags for driver and front passenger with two-stage deployment system (S) Anti-Block-System (ABS) (S) Automatic locking of the doors (can be deactivated) (S) Central locking with two radio remote controls (S) Child safety lock for the rear doors (electric) (S) Connected Safety (S) Cruise control (S) Driver's side knee aribag (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Emergency brake lights (S) Head/shoulder airbags (Inflatable Curtains) for all occupants (S) ISOFIX mounts for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats (S) Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) - Active Lane Keeping Assist (S) New-gen Park Pilot Assist (S) New-gen Pilot Assist (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Reversing camera with guidelines (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Speed limiter (variable) (S) Speed-sensitive power steering (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Volvo On Call: automatic emergency call function (S) Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) (S) 12.3-inch driver display (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Bluetooth hands-free system with audio streaming (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital key car access (dependent on phone compatibility) (S) Digital Services (Google Maps, Assistant, Play Store), including 4-year subscription (S) Front and rear USB C ports for phone charging (S) Harman Jardon Premium Sound with 1040W amplifier and 9 speakers (O) Home audio-inspired soundbar (S) Phone storage at the front with wireless charging (S) Volvo Cars app (S) Automatic climate control with 2-zone temperature control (S) Pre-ventilation and reheating of the interior when the engine is switched off (S) Heated front seats (S) Heated sports steering wheel (S) Electric windows front and rear with auto-down and auto-up function (S) Auto-dimming and power retractable side mirrors (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Five interior ambient light themes (S) LED headlights "Thor's Hammer" (S) Carpets from 100% recycled PET bottles (S) Ground plastic waste from discarded plastic window frames and roller shutters (Breeze) (O) Knitted textile in 100% recycled polyester (Breeze) (O) Nordico bio-attributed material (Breeze, Indigo, and Pine) (O) Tailored wool blend (Mist) (O) Upcycled denim fibres from the jeans recycling process (Indigo) (O) Woven flax from the linseed plant (Mist and Pine) (O) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2020 KIA Niro EV EX | 2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range (EL) |