Comparison between:
- 2024 KIA Niro EV Wave
- 2020 Opel Corsa-e Edition
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2024 KIA Niro EV Wave | 2020 Opel Corsa-e Edition | |
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| Model alias | - | Vauxhall Corsa-e |
| Trim | Wave | Edition |
| Model year | 2024 (MY24) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | North America | Europe |
| Price | USD 44,600 (USA, Jul 2025) | EUR 30,650 (DE, Sep 2019) |
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 Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Steel Gray Interstellar Gray Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Cityscape Green Mineral Blue Snow White Pearl with Steel Gray Aeroblade | Diamond Black Moonstone Gray Quartz Silver Chili Red Navy Blue Pearl Blue Power Orange Snow White |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Gray | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 159.8 in 4060 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1826 mm | - |
| Width with mirrors | - | 77.2 in 1960 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 69.5 in 1765 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 56.5 in 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 99.9 in 2538 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 59.1 in 1501 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 59.1 in 1500 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 31.7 in 805 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 15.7 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 26.8 ° | - |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.4 in 1407 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.3 in 1354 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 52.7 in 1339 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 36.9 in 937 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 | 267.0 l 9.43 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1803.0 l 63.67 ft3 1.80 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3802.97 lb 1725 kg | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Payload | 981.06 lb 445 kg | - |
| GVWR | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg | - |
| Towing capacity braked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 661.39 lb 300 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 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 | 358 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6000 - 9000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 260 Nm 26.5 kgm 191.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 6000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Normal Sport |
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 | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 260 Nm 26.5 kgm 191.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 8.10 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.10 s | - |
| Additional information | 30 - 70 kph - 2.9 s 60 - 100 kph - 3.8 s 80 - 120 kph - 5.0 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 205.1 mi / 330.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 17 kWh/100 km |
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 | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | - |
| 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 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | - |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | - |
| Additional information | 100 - 0 km/h - 135 ft / 38.1 m | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | - |
| Front disc brake diameter | 16.0 in 406 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Discs | - |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 15.0 in 381 mm | - |
| Additional information | Integrated Electric Booster (IEB) | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 6.5Jx16 6.5Jx16 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 195/55R16 87H 195/55R16 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64.8 kWh | 50 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180.9 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery voltage | 358 V | - |
| Energy density | 146.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 976.65 lb 443 kg | - |
| Volume | 289.0 l 10.21 ft3 0.29 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater | - |
| Additional information | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg 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 1 CCS1 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 85 kW | AC 11 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 350 kW, 0:43 DC 85 kW, 0:43 DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 7 kW, 9:05 | DC 100 kW, 0:24-0:30 AC 11 kW, 4:33 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 22 kW charging cable with adapter (O) Aluminum base carrier (O) Front storage compartment (O) Lockable wheel bolts (O) Theft protection for alloy wheels (O) Adaptive speed control (S) Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with cornering brake control and brake assist (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Car alarm (O) Child safety locks for the rear doors, manual (S) Driver fatigue detection, 3-stage warning (S) Electronic brake force distribution (S) Electronic parking brake (S) Electronic Stability Program Plus (S) 2 x front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Front camera and radar (S) Front collision warning (S) Front raing sensor (S) 4 x head airbags front and outer rear seats (S) High beam assistant (O) Intelligent speed controller and limiter (S) Keyless start (S) Lane-Keeping Assist (S) Parking pilot, rear parking aid, with acoustic warning signal for reverse parking (O) Pedestrian protection (S) Sensor-based side impact protection (S) 2 x side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Side blind-spot assist (S) Tire repair kit (S) Traffic sign recognition (S) 12V charging socket in the centre console, front (S) 3.5-inch driver info display (S) 7-inch touchscreen with Opel Connect (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S) Automatic music recognition on audio devices with USB connection (S) Bluetooth (S) Central locking with radio remote control (S) Digital Radio Broadcasting DAB+ (S) Graphic Equalizer (S) Live navigation services and map updates (S) Multimedia Navi (O) Multimedia radio (S) Smartphone wireless charging (O) 6 x speakers (S) Steering wheel remote control (S) Voice control over paired smartphone (S) Activated carbon filter (S) Automatic climate control with remote control (S) Grille with actively controlled air intake (S) Quick-heating system (S) 4-way adjustable front passenger's seat (S) 6-way adjustable driver's seat (S) 60/40 split fold-down rear seats (S) Belt force limiters and pretensioners on front and outer rear seats (S) Height adjustable headrests, front and rear (S) ISOFIX on outer rear sets for children seats (S) Three-point seat belts on all seats (S) Warning sound and light for not-applied belts (S) Comfort steering wheel, flattened below (S) Heated, leather steering wheel (O) Height and length adjustable (S) Front sun visors with vanity mirrors (S) Panorama sunroof with sun shade, manually operated (O) Power tinted windows front and rear (O) Power windows, front (S) Roof and exterior mirrors in contrasting white color (O) Roof in contrasting black color (O) Solar Protect heat-insulating tint rear (O) Tinted heat-insulating glass (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Electronically adjustable and heated side mirrors (S) Manually foldable side mirrors (S) Adaptive brake light (S) Auto low beams when approaching a tunnel (S) LED DRLs (O) LED fog lights (O) LED headlights (S) LED turn signals on side mirrors (O) Fabric (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | 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. | - |
| 2024 KIA Niro EV Wave | 2020 Opel Corsa-e Edition |