Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA Niro EV 4
- 2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line FWD 81.4 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Crossover |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminum |
| Exterior colors | Mineral Blue Cityspace Green Interstellar Gray Midnight Black White Pearl Runway Red Steel Gray | Aurora Black Pearl Frost Blue Snow White Pearl Terracotta Clear White Ivory Silver Metallic Ivory Silver Matte Slate Gray Aventurine Green |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Black Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 169.7 in 4310 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1825 mm | 72.8 in 1850 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 105.5 in 2680 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 63.4 in 1610 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 63.3 in 1607 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | 32.1 in 815 mm |
| Rear overhang | 31.7 in 805 mm | 32.1 in 815 mm |
| Clearance | 6.0 in 153 mm | 5.8 in 147 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 40.0 in 1016 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | 37.6 in 955 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.5 in 1359 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.7 in 1339 mm | 53.0 in 1346 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.7 in 1060 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.9 in 937 mm | 37.4 in 950 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 | 475.0 l 16.77 ft3 0.47 m3 | 460.0 l 16.24 ft3 0.46 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1392.0 l 49.16 ft3 1.39 m3 | 1251.0 l 44.18 ft3 1.25 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | 25.0 l 0.88 ft3 0.03 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3833.84 lb 1739 kg | 4155.71 lb 1885 kg |
| Front axle load limit | - | 2720.5 lb 1234 kg |
| Rear axle load limit | - | 2667.59 lb 1210 kg |
| Roof load | - | 176.37 lb 80 kg |
| Payload | 1016.33 lb 461 kg | 1036.17 lb 470 kg |
| GVWR | 4850.17 lb 2200 kg | 5191.89 lb 2355 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | 2204.62 lb 1000 kg |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 661.39 lb 300 kg | 1653.47 lb 750 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.263 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Volumes shown according to VDA standards |
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 | 400 V |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6000 - 9000 rpm | 5200 - 9600 rpm |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 6000 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Normal Sport Snow My Drive |
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 |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | 283 Nm 28.9 kgm 208.7 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 105.6 mph 170.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | 7.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.10 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 375.0 mi / 603.5 km WLTP, CMB: 285.0 mi / 458.6 km | WLTP, CTY: 458.0 mi / 737.0 km WLTP, CMB: 349.8 mi / 563.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 12.3 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 11.6 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.2 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 | 10.4 m 34.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | 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 | 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 | 16.0 in 406 mm | 12.0 in 305 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 15.0 in 381 mm | 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 | 7.5Jx19 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 215/50R19 97H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 81.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 64.8 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180.9 Ah | 237.3 Ah |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | - | 279 |
| Battery voltage | 358 V | 343 V |
| Energy density | 146.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 976.65 lb 443 kg | 1036.17 lb 470 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | 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 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 100 kW | AC 6.9 kW AC 11 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, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 11 kW, 6:05-6:20 | DC 128 kW, 0:31 DC 50 kW, 1:19 AC 11 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 | 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) | - |
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. | Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2023 KIA Niro EV 4 | 2025 KIA EV3 GT-Line FWD 81.4 kWh |

