Comparison between:
- 2011 Nissan Leaf SL
- 2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh | |
| Series | ZE0 | - |
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| Model alias | - | Niro EV eNiro |
| Trim | SL | 64 kWh |
| Model year | 2011 (MY11) | 2019 (MY19) |
| Market | - | North America, Europe, South Korea |
| Price | - | USD 38,500 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 36,495 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 42,510 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 39,090 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 44,500 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 40,485 (ES, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Materials | Steel | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Glacier Pearl Blue Ocean Brilliant Silver Super Black Cayenne Red | Graphite White Pearl Midnight Black Pluto Brown Gravity Blue Aluminium Silver Metallic Silky Silver Metallic Dark Gray Metallic Runway Red Metallic Snow White |
| Interior colors | Light Grey | Black Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 172.2 in 4375 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 71.1 in 1805 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 62.0 in 1576 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 62.4 in 1585 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 56.0 in 1423 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 55.1 in 1400 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 53.7 in 1364 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 48.3 in 1227 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 36.0 in 914 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2735.4 l 96.60 ft3 2.74 m3 |
| Total volume | 3194.0 l 112.80 ft3 3.19 m3 | 3259.3 l 115.10 ft3 3.26 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 410.6 l 14.50 ft3 0.41 m3 | 523.9 l 18.50 ft3 0.52 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 679.6 l 24.00 ft3 0.68 m3 | 1500.8 l 53.00 ft3 1.50 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3401.73 lb 1543 kg | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg |
| Payload | 923.74 lb 419 kg | 1062.63 lb 482 kg |
| GVWR | 4323.26 lb 1961 kg | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.29 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | - |
| Model | EM61 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 345 V | 356 V |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 3800 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 0 - 3600 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | 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 | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 280 Nm 28.6 kgm 206.5 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 93.2 mph 150.0 km/h | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 7.80 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 9.90 s | 7.50 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC, CMB: 108.7 mi / 175.0 km EPA, CMB: 73.0 mi / 117.5 km | EPA, CMB: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km WLTP, CMB: 282.7 mi / 455.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 21.1 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 99 MPGe EPA, HWY: 92 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe WLTP, CMB: 15.9 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.57 |
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 | 7.9377 | 8.206 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Live axle (beam axle / rigid axle / solid axle) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Additional information | Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 7Jx17 ET50 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | 215/55R17 94W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 21.5 kWh | - |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 24 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity | - | 64 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | 180 Ah |
| Manufacturer | AESC | SK Innovation |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 192 | 294 |
| Battery cell format | Pouch | - |
| Cell configuration | 2p96s 2 cells in parallel 96 cells in series | - |
| Number of modules | 48 | 3 |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 356 V |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | 141.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 kg | 1030 lb 467.2 kg |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Air convection (passive) | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -25 °C -13 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 49 °C 120.2 °F | - |
| Additional information | Cathode - LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2 Anode - Graphite Auxiliary 12V lead-acid battery | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 Type 4 | Type 1 CCS1 Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 50 kW | AC 7.2 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 50 kW, 0:23-0:29 AC 7.4 kW, 6:40-8:00 AC 2.3 kW, 10:26-21:00 | DC 100 kW, 0:29-0:42 DC 50 kW, 1:02 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Cargo cover (S) Photovoltaic solar panel spoiler (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Brake Assist (BA) (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Standard Roadside Assistance (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 12-volt power outlet (S) 7-inch display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD-ROM (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System (S) CARWINGS telematics (S) HomeLink Universal Transceiver (S) Nissan Navigation System (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Standard trip computer (S) USB port (S) XM Satellite Radio (S) Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) (S) 4-way manual front passenger's seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40-split folding rear seats (S) 3-spoke (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks with auto locking (S) Power windows (S) Remote charge door release (S) Remote keyless entry system (S) Remote windows down and hatch release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Fog lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Partially recycled materials for seat fabric (S) | 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) Crossbars (O) Deluxe scuff plates (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 (O) Luggage net hook (S) Overhead console with sunglass holder (S) Power tilt/slide sunroof (O) 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) Forward parking distance warning (O) 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) Reverse parking distance warning (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) 7-inch touchscreen with MP3, Satellite Radio, integrated rear camera and dynamic guidelines (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) 8 x speakers with Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology, including Sub-woofer (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) Wireless phone charger (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) Heat Pump HVAC system (O) Rear heating duct (S) 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (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) Driver's seat back pocket (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Ventilated 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) 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) Auto-dimming rear-view mirror with Homelink (O) 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 cargo light (S) LED cornering lamps (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) LED overhead console and room lamps (S) LED positioning lamps (S) LED projection headlights with 1W assist beam (O) Overhead console and room lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Cloth and artificial leather seat trim (S) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Leather seat trim (S) Satin Chrome inside door handles (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The available trims of the KIA Niro EV in the US are dubbed EX and EX Premium. In Germany there are three trims - Edition 7, Vision and Spirit. North America gets only 5 colors - Graphite, White Pearl, Midnight Black, Pluto Brown, Gravity Blue. In addition to those, Europe also gets Aluminium Silver Metallic, Silky Silver Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Runway Red Metallic, Snow white. |
| 2011 Nissan Leaf SL | 2019 KIA e-Niro 64 kWh |