Comparison between:
- 2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh
- 2020 KIA Niro EV EX Premium

Brand, model, trim, price

Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.

2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh2020 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
2020 Hyundai IONIQ Electric 38.3 kWh2020 KIA Niro EV EX Premium
Model alias-e-Niro
eNiro
Trim38.3 kWhEX Premium
Model year20202020
MarketNorth America, EuropeNorth America
Price-USD 44,590 (USA, Apr 2020)

Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.

Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.

Body styleHatchbackCrossover
MaterialsAluminium
High tensile strength steel
Advanced High Strength Steel
Aluminium
Exterior colorsPhantom Black
Polar White
Iron Gray
Intense Blue
Fiery Red
Fluidic Metal
Electric Shadow
Liquid Sand
Typhoon Silver
Platinum Graphite
Aurora Black
Gravity Blue
Runway Red
Snow White
Silky Silver
Interior colorsBlack
Gray two-tone
Electric Shadow
Black
Grey
Number of doors55
Number of seats55
Length176.0 in
4470 mm
171.5 in
4356 mm
Width71.7 in
1820 mm
71.1 in
1806 mm
Height57.1 in
1450 mm
60.8 in
1544 mm
Wheelbase106.3 in
2700 mm
106.3 in
2700 mm
Front track61.2 in
1555 mm
62.0 in
1575 mm
Rear track61.6 in
1564 mm
62.4 in
1585 mm
Clearance5.5 in
140 mm
6.1 in
155 mm
Front headroom39.5 in
1004 mm
40.1 in
1018 mm
Rear headroom37.4 in
950 mm
37.7 in
957 mm
Front shoulder room56.1 in
1425 mm
56.0 in
1423 mm
Rear shoulder room55.0 in
1396 mm
55.1 in
1400 mm
Front hip room53.8 in
1366 mm
53.7 in
1364 mm
Rear hip room52.9 in
1344 mm
48.3 in
1227 mm
Front legroom44.7 in
1136 mm
41.7 in
1059 mm
Rear legroom31.5 in
800 mm
36.0 in
914 mm
Passenger volume-2735.0 l
96.59 ft3
2.73 m3
Total volume-3285.0 l
116.01 ft3
3.29 m3
Trunk volume357.0 l
12.61 ft3
0.36 m3
550.0 l
19.42 ft3
0.55 m3
Maximum trunk volume1417.0 l
50.04 ft3
1.42 m3
1780.0 l
62.86 ft3
1.78 m3
Curb weight3366.46 lb
1527 kg
3853.68 lb
1748 kg
Payload976.65 lb
443 kg
1062.63 lb
482 kg
GVWR4343.11 lb
1970 kg
4916.31 lb
2230 kg
Drag coefficient0.24 Cd0.29 Cd
Additional informationCurb weight excludes driver weight.
Overhang front / rear - 880 / 890 mm
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Electric motor

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Electric motor typePermanent magnet synchronousPermanent magnet synchronous
Location of the motorFrontFront
Voltage-356 V
Power101 kW
136.1 hp
138.0 ps
150 kW
201.2 hp
203.9 ps
Maximum power RPM2850 - 6000 rpm3800 - 8000 rpm
Torque295 Nm
30.1 kgm
217.6 ft-lb
395 Nm
40.3 kgm
291.3 ft-lb
Maximum torque RPM1000 - 2850 rpm-
Regenerative brakingYesYes
Driving modesEco
Eco+
Comfort
Sport
Eco
Eco+
Comfort
Sport

Performance

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed102.5 mph
165.0 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-7.50 s

Driving range

Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Driving rangeEPA: 170.0 mi / 273.6 km
WLTP: 193.2 mi / 311.0 km
EPA: 239.0 mi / 384.6 km

Energy efficiency

Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.

Energy efficiencyEPA, CMB: 25 kWh/100 mi
EPA, HWY: 121 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 133 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 145 MPGe
EPA, HWY: 102 MPGe
EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe
EPA, CTY: 123 MPGe

Energy class

Information about the energy class of the electric car.

Energy classA+A+

Steering

Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.

Type of steering mechanismRack and pinionRack and pinion
Type of power steeringElectronicElectronic
Turning circle10.6 m
34.78 ft
10.6 m
34.78 ft
Lock-to-lock turns2.852.57
Additional informationOverall steering gear ratio - 15:1:1Steering ratio - 13.3:1

Transmission

Information about the transmission of the model.

Type of transmissionAutomatic single-speed reduction gearAutomatic single-speed reduction gear
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive (FWD)Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Axle ratio7.4128.206

Suspension

Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.

Front suspensionIndependent
MacPherson strut
Shock absorbers
Coil springs (helical springs)
Independent
MacPherson strut
Shock absorbers
Rear suspensionTorsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar)
Shock absorbers
Independent
Multi-link

Brakes

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscsDiscs
Additional informationFront brakes diameter - 280 mm
Rear brakes diameter - 284 mm
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Rims

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims6.5Jx16 ET457Jx17 ET50

Tyres

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres205/60R16 R215/55R17 94W

Battery

Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.

ManufacturerLG ChemSK Innovation
ModelLGX E63 (NCM 622)-
Type of rechargeable batteryLi-Ion PolymerLi-Ion Polymer
Battery capacity38.3 kWh64 kWh
Number of cells176294
Number of modules-3
Voltage319.4 V356 V
Energy density112.4 Wh/kg141.3 Wh/kg
Weight791.46 lb
359 kg
1030 lb
467.2 kg
LocationUnder the floor, middleUnder the floor, middle
CoolingWater-based coolant circulationWater-based coolant circulation
Additional informationTotal battery capacity - 40.4 kWh
Optional battery heater.
Quoted battery density above is without a battery heater.
Energy density with battery heater - 111.2 Wh/kg.
Capacity - 180 Ah
Power - 170 kW
Optional battery heating

Charging type

Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.

Charging typeEmergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 2.1 kW
POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW
Public CCS, 50 kW
Public CCS, 100 kW
AC charging, 7.2 kW
DC charging, 50 kW
DC charging, 100 kW

Onboard charger/Charging port

Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.

Onboard charger/Charging portOnboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kWOnboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 7.2 kW

Charging time

Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.

Charging timePublic CCS 100 kW, 0:23
Public CCS 50 kW, 0:46
POD Point Wallbox, 5:20
Emergency 3 Pin Connector (ICCB), 18:15
DC charging 100 kW, 0:29-0:42
DC charging 50 kW, 1:02
AC charging, 8:54

Additional features

A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.

Additional featuresSmartSense active safety and driving assistance systems (S)
10.25-inch AVN screen (S)
7-inch LCD console display (S)
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (S)
Audio Video Navigation system (O)
Blue Link connectivity services (S)
Multi-Bluetooth function (with 10.25-inch AVN option only) (S)
Blue ambient lighting (S)
Black cloth (S)
Dark Chrome Accent dashboard garnish (O)
Leather in four color options (O)
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)
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