Comparison between:
- 2020 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
- 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE
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 Premium | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE | |
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| Model alias | e-Niro eNiro | - |
| Trim | EX Premium | SE |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2017 (MY17) |
| Market | North America | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 44,590 (USA, Apr 2020) | USD 30,495 (USA, Jul 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 |
| Exterior colors | Platinum Graphite Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Silky Silver | Atlantic Blue Metallic Deep Black Pearl Great Falls Green Metallic Indium Grey Metallic Pure White Urano Grey White Silver Metallic Oryx White Pearl |
| Interior colors | Black Grey | Titan Black Shetland Beige |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 171.5 in 4356 mm | 168.1 in 4270 mm |
| Width | 71.1 in 1806 mm | 70.8 in 1798 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 79.8 in 2027 mm |
| Height | 60.8 in 1544 mm | 58.3 in 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 103.5 in 2629 mm |
| Front track | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 60.4 in 1533 mm |
| Rear track | 62.4 in 1585 mm | 59.2 in 1503 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 5.6 in 143 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in 1018 mm | 40.1 in 1018 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.7 in 957 mm | 38.1 in 967 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.0 in 1423 mm | 55.9 in 1420 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.1 in 1400 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.7 in 1364 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm |
| Rear hip room | 48.3 in 1227 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in 1059 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.0 in 914 mm | 35.6 in 904 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 | 341.0 l 12.04 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1780.0 l 62.86 ft3 1.78 m3 | 1231.0 l 43.47 ft3 1.23 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3853.68 lb 1748 kg | 3560.47 lb 1615 kg |
| Payload | 1062.63 lb 482 kg | 892.87 lb 405 kg |
| GVWR | 4916.31 lb 2230 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.27 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Volkswagen |
| Model | - | EEM 100 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 356 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3800 - 8000 rpm | 3300 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3600 rpm | 0 - 3300 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Normal |
| Additional information | - | Three levels of regenerative braking Eco mode power - 70 kW Eco mode torque - 233 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 211 Nm |
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 | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 290 Nm 29.6 kgm 213.9 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 | 9.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.50 s | - |
| Additional information | - | Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 13 s Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco+ mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 19 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km | NEDC: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km EPA: 1.2 mi / 2.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe | NEDC, CMB: 13.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe EPA, CMB: 28 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 119 MPGe EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe |
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 | 10.9 m 35.76 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.57 | 2.76 |
| 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 | 8.206 | 3.61 |
| Additional information | - | Gearbox model - EQ 270 |
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 Independent Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 11.3 in 287 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.7 in 272 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.4 in 10 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 6.5Jx16 ET46 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 205/55R16 91H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh | 35.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | Samsung SDI |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 294 | 264 |
| Number of modules | 3 | 27 |
| Battery voltage | 356 V | 323 V |
| Energy density | 141.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1030 lb 467.2 kg | 701.07 lb 318 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Passive cooling |
| Additional information | Capacity - 180 Ah Power - 170 kW Optional battery heating | - |
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 1 Type 2 |
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 1.2 kW DC 50 kW AC 2.3 kW AC 3.6 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 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, 0:29-0:42 DC 50 kW, 1:02 AC 7.2 kW, 8:54 | DC 50 kW, 0:34 DC 40 kW, 0:43 AC 7.2 kW, 4:55 AC 3.6 kW, 9:50 AC 2.3 kW, 15:24 AC 1.2 kW, 29:30 |
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) Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) (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) 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) Outside temperature display (S) 8 x speakers and 1 subwoofer Harman Kardon Sound System with Clari-Fi technology (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) 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) Driver's seat back pocket (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (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) Cargo cover (S) Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S) Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S) Deluxe scuff plates (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) Power tilt/slide sunroof (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) Center console mood lamp (S) Front fog lamps (S) LED cargo light (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running lights (S) LED overhead console lamp (S) LED positioning lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Artificial leather seat trim (S) | Adjustable cargo floor (S) e-Golf front grille with blue accent (S) Integrated rear spoiler (S) 3-point safety belts for all seating positions with pretensioners for driver and front passenger (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Anti-Slip Regulation (S) Automatic Post-Collision Braking System (S) Child safety locks on rear doors (S) City Emergency Braking (S) Cruise Control (S) Driver alertness detection (S) Driver and front passenger seat belt reminder (S) Driver and passenger front and side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system (S) Driver-only knee airbag (S) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (S) Electronic Differential Lock (S) Electronic speed control (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Engine Braking Assist (S) Front airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Front and rear seats belt load limiters (S) Hydraulic Brake Assist (S) Immobilizer, anti-theft alarm, central locking (S) Intelligent Crash Response System (S) Isofix on rear seats (S) LATCH (S) Rearview camera (S) Side chest airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Side chest airbags for rear seats (S) Side curtain airbags for front seats (S) Side curtain airbags for rear seats (S) Side head airbags for dirver and passenger (S) Speed assist (S) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) XDS (Cross Differential System) (S) 2 x 12V power outlets: 1 in front center console, 1 in cargo area (S) 8-inch Composition Media touchscreen sound system with proximity sensor (S) Bluetooth with audio streaming for compatible devices (S) Color multi-function trip computer (S) Keyless entry with push-button start (S) MIB II infotainment system (S) MP3/WMA/FLAC-compatible CD player, AM/FM/HD Radio, SD memory card reader, and voice control (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription (S) 8 x speakers (S) USB port (S) VW Car-Net connected services (S) Climatronic automatic dual-zon A/C (S) Parking heater/ventilation (S) 6-way partial power-adjustable front seats (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Adjustable lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats (S) Front comfort seats (S) Heated front seats (S) Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel (S) Electrically heated windshield (S) Heated front washer nozzles (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down front and rear (S) Rain-sensing windshield wipers (S) Rear window wiper and washer system (S) Power-folding and adjustable side mirrors with turning signal (S) Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with Coming/Leaving Home feature (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED rear lights (S) Cloth (S) Leather gear knob (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The model was available in the US in the late fall of 2017. |
| 2020 KIA Niro EV EX Premium | 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf SE |