Comparison between:
- 2021 KIA e-Niro 2
- 2026 KIA EV4 81.4 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 KIA e-Niro 2 | 2026 KIA EV4 81.4 kWh | |
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| Trim | 2 | 81.4 kWh |
| Model year | 2021 (MY21) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | United Kingdom | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Silky Silver Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Yacht Blue | Snow White Pearl Ivory Silver Matte Ivory Silver Metallic Shale Grey Aurora Black Pearl Morning Haze Magma Red Yacht Blue Matte Yacht Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Onyx Black & Human Gray Misty Gray & Nougat Brown Espresso Brown & Onyx Black Onyx Black & Off-white |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 172.2 in 4375 mm | 174.4 in 4430 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1805 mm | 73.2 in 1860 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 58.5 in 1485 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 111.0 in 2820 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1576 mm | 63.5 in 1614 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 64.0 in 1625 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 32.3 in 820 mm |
| Rear overhang | - | 31.1 in 790 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 38.7 in 984 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.9 in 963 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 56.9 in 1445 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 45.4 in 1154 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 38.2 in 970 mm |
| Trunk volume | 451.0 l 15.93 ft3 0.45 m3 | 435.0 l 15.36 ft3 0.43 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1405.0 l 49.62 ft3 1.41 m3 | 1415.0 l 49.97 ft3 1.42 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3628.81 lb 1646 kg | 4179.96 lb 1896 kg |
| Roof load | - | 176.37 lb 80 kg |
| Payload | - | 1011.92 lb 459 kg |
| GVWR | 4585.62 lb 2080 kg | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | - | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | - | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 327 V | 400 V |
| Power | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 2600 - 8000 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 2400 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
| 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 | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 96.3 mph 155.0 km/h | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 9.80 s | 7.70 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.50 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 180.2 mi / 290.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 362.9 mi / 584.0 km WLTP, CMB: 369.1 mi / 594.0 km WLTP, CMB: 388.4 mi / 625.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 15.3 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 10.7 kWh/100 km WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 14.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 19.5 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 21.2 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 | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.86 m 35.63 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | 2.66 |
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) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 8.206 | 11.55 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent 4-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 11.8 in 300 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 7Jx17 ET50 7.5Jx19 ET53 7.5Jx19 ET52 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 215/60R17 96H 215/50R19 97H 215/50R19 97V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 39.2 kWh | 81.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 237.3 Ah |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 180 | - |
| Number of modules | 2 | - |
| Battery voltage | 327 V | 343 V |
| Energy density | 124.4 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 694.46 lb 315 kg | 1047.2 lb 475 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | - |
| Additional information | - | 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah |
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 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7.2 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 6.9 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 128 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, 0:19-0:57 AC 11 kW, 5:27-6:10 | DC 350 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 10.5 kW, 7:15 AC 6.9 kW, 32:10 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Black high gloss upper console panel (S) Black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding (S) Body-color door waistline and front and rear bumpers (S) Front console arm rest with storage and cup holder (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) Hybrid Blue bumper garnish accent color (S) Luggage net hook (S) Overhead console with sunglass holder (S) Rear center arm rest with cup holder (S) Roof rails (S) Shark-fin style antenna (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind Spot 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 (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) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lane Following Assist System (S) Lane Keep Assist System with Driver Attention Alert (S) LATCH (S) Pedestrian Warning System (S) Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Rollover sensor (S) Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 8-inch touchscreen with MP3, Satellite Radio, integrated rear camera and dynamic guidelines (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) Electric-motor-drive air conditioning compressor (S) Rear air conditioning vent (S) Rear heating duct (S) 6-way adjustable driver's seat with height adjuster (S) 6-way adjustable 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) 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) Heated back-lite glass (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) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk and panic alarm (S) Solar control front windows (S) Body-color outside mirrors with high-gloss accent (S) Day and night rear-view mirror (S) Heated, power folding outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (S) Illuminated 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) Cargo light (S) Center console mood lamp (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Overhead console and room lamps (S) Cloth and artificial leather seat trim (S) | - |
| 2021 KIA e-Niro 2 | 2026 KIA EV4 81.4 kWh |