Comparison between:
- 2020 MG ZS EV Excite
- 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 39 kWh
- 2019 Nissan Leaf S
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 MG ZS EV Excite | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 39 kWh | 2019 Nissan Leaf S | |
| Series | - | - | ZE1 |
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| Model alias | - | KONA EV 39 kWh | Leaf Acenta |
| Trim | Excite | SE 39 kWh | S |
| Model year | 2020 | 2021 | 2019 |
| Market | Europe | Europe, South Korea, India | North America, Europe |
| Price | GBP 28,495 (UK, Oct 2019) | GBP 33,150 (UK, Jan 2020) EUR 34,850 (DE, Feb 2021) | USD 29,900 (USA, Jul 2019) GBP 27,995 (UK, Jul 2019) EUR 36,990 (NL, Jul 2019) EUR 36,800 (DE, Jul 2019) EUR 30,400 (FR, Jul 2019) EUR 32,100 (ES, Jul 2019) EUR 38,700 (IT, Jul 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | - | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Pimlico Blue Arctic White Black Pearl Dynamic Red | Galaxy Grey Metallic Dark Knight Metallic Pulse Red Metallic Chalk White Metallic | Brilliant Silver Metallic Gun Metallic Jade Frost Metallic Super Black Scarlet Ember Tintcoat Pearl White Tricoat Glacier White Deep Blue Pearl Pearl White-Super Black |
| Interior colors | - | Black Grey | Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 169.8 in 4314 mm | 164.6 in 4180 mm | 176.4 in 4481 mm |
| Width | 71.2 in 1809 mm | 70.9 in 1800 mm | 70.5 in 1791 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 81.5 in 2070 mm | 79.9 in 2030 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 80.6 in 2048 mm | - | - |
| Height | 63.8 in 1620 mm | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 61.4 in 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in 2579 mm | 102.4 in 2600 mm | 106.3 in 2700 mm |
| Front track | 60.1 in 1526 mm | 61.6 in 1564 mm | 60.6 in 1539 mm |
| Rear track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 62.0 in 1575 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.2 in 158 mm | 5.9 in 150 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.1 in 1043 mm | 39.6 in 1005 mm | 41.2 in 1047 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.2 in 995 mm | 37.7 in 957 mm | 37.3 in 948 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 55.5 in 1410 mm | 54.3 in 1379 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 53.9 in 1368 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 52.5 in 1334 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 51.5 in 1308 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 52.2 in 1326 mm | 50.0 in 1270 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1070 mm | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 42.1 in 1069 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.2 in 920 mm | 33.4 in 848 mm | 33.5 in 851 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2661.8 l 94.00 ft3 2.66 m3 | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 2993.8 l 105.72 ft3 2.99 m3 | 3285.0 l 116.01 ft3 3.29 m3 |
| Trunk volume | - | 332.0 l 11.72 ft3 0.33 m3 | 668.0 l 23.59 ft3 0.67 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | - | 1114.0 l 39.34 ft3 1.11 m3 | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3311.34 lb 1502 kg | 3384.1 lb 1535 kg | 3434.8 lb 1558 kg |
| Payload | 1022.94 lb 464 kg | 1069.24 lb 485 kg | 952.4 lb 432 kg |
| GVWR | 4334.29 lb 1966 kg | 4453.34 lb 2020 kg | 4387.2 lb 1990 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.29 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Siemens | Nissan |
| Model | - | - | EM57 |
| Electric motor type | AC synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | - | 360 V |
| Power | 105 kW 140.8 hp 142.8 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 110 kW 147.5 hp 149.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 3283 - 9795 rpm |
| Torque | 353 Nm 36.0 kgm 260.4 ft-lb | 395 Nm 40.3 kgm 291.3 ft-lb | 320 Nm 32.6 kgm 236.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 3283 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal Sport | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Normal B-mode |
| Additional information | - | The electric motor manufacturer has not been officially confirmed by Hyundai. | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 96.3 mph 155.0 km/h | 89.5 mph 144.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.50 s | 9.70 s | 7.90 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 range | WLTP: 163.4 mi / 263.0 km WLTP: 231.2 mi / 372.0 km | WLTP: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km | NEDC: 234.9 mi / 378.0 km EPA: 151.0 mi / 243.0 km WLTP: 167.8 mi / 270.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 12.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 18.6 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 14.3 kWh/100 km | EPA, HWY: 99 MPGe EPA, CMB: 112 MPGe EPA, CTY: 124 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m 36.75 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 10.6 m 34.78 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.5 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | - | 8.1938 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | - | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7Jx17 | 6.5Jx16 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/50R17 | 215/55R17 94V | 205/55R16 89H |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | CATL | LG Chem | AESC |
| Model | - | NCM 622 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Li-Ion Polymer | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 44.5 kWh | 39.2 kWh | 40 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | - | 192 |
| Number of modules | - | - | 24 |
| Voltage | - | 319 V | 350 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 224 Wh/kg |
| Weight | - | - | 668 lb 303 kg |
| Volume | - | - | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, mid-rear | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Air convection (passive) |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | - | -35 °C -31 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | - | 45 °C 113 °F |
| Additional information | - | Battery heater | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 7.4 kW DC charging, 50 kW | ICCB cable for AC charging, 2.1 kW POD Point Wallbox, 7.2 kW Public CCS, 50 kW Public CCS, 100 kW | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Wall box, 6.6 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW Fast charging station, 50 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.2 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2, 6.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging, 0:43-0:55 Wallbox, 6:22 | Public CCS 100 kW, 0:24 Public CCS 50 kW, 0:47 POD Point Wallbox, 5:27 ICCB cable for AC charging, 8:06 | Fast charging station, 0:29-0:36 Wall box, 6:04-6:40 Portable cable, 6:04-6:40 EVSE cable, 17:24-26:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Star-rider grille (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (S) Advanced Emergency Braking (S) Anti Rolling Protection (S) Anti-lock Braking System (S) Automatic door latch (S) Driver's seat belt reminder (S) Electric Parking Brake (S) Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (S) Electronic Stability Programme (S) Emergency Brake Assist (S) Front dual airbags (S) Front passenger airbag deactivation switch (S) Front passenger's seat belt reminder (S) Front side airbags (S) Hill Launch Assist (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (S) ISOFIX on the outer rear seats (S) Keyless Entry with Push Button Engine Start (S) Lane Departure Warning System (S) Lane Keep Assist (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Remote Central Locking (S) Side curtain airbag (S) Speed Sensing Locking (S) Three-point front seat belts with pretentioners and load limiters (S) Traffic Jam Assist (S) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (S) Tyre repair kit (S) 12v Power Socket (S) 8-inch touch screen (S) Android Auto, Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth (S) DAB radio and AUX/USB, MP3 (S) iGo In-Car Navigation (S) 4 x speakers (S) Trip Computer (S) USB Mobile Phone Charging Function (S) Standard (S) 4-way manually adjustable front passenger's seat (S) 6-way manually adjustable driver's seat (S) 60:40 split rear seats (S) Leather-wrapped (S) Front and rear aero wiper (S) Front and rear electric windows with driver's one-touch up/down (S) Electrically adjustable, heated, body colour side mirrors (S) Auto headlights (S) Bi-Function projection headlight (S) Follow me home headlights (S) LED centre brake light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Houndstooth Fabric (S) | Front cup holders (S) Metallic paint (O) Roof rails (S) Anti-lock brake system (S) Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition (S) Cruise control - smart adaptive speed control with stop/go (S) Drive mode selector (S) Electric parking brake (S) Electronic stability control (S) Forward collision warning (S) Front, front side and curtain airbags (S) Hill-start assist control (S) Immobiliser (S) Keyless entry with engine start/stop button (S) Lane keep assist (S) Rear camera and guidance system for parking (S) Rear cross traffic alert (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Regenerative brake shift paddles (S) Remote control central locking (S) Tyre pressure monitoring system (S) 7-inch insturment cluster TFT display (S) 7-inch touchscreen with audio and smart device integration (S) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay phone connection (S) Bluetooth with voice recognition (S) Driver's supervision instrument cluster with 7-inch TFT display (S) Front USB and AUX connections (S) Radio RDS and Digital DAB (S) 6 x speakers (2 front, 2 rear, 2 tweeters) (S) USB charger on center console (S) Climate Control (S) Adjustable head restraints (S) Driver's Seat Manual Adjustments (S) Driver's seat manual height adjustment (S) Front passenger's seat manual adjustments (S) Power lumbar support for driver's seat (S) Height and reach adjustble steering column (S) Leather wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel audio control (S) Body-coloured exterior door handles (S) Chrome coloured interior door handles (S) Climate Control with Automatic De-fog System for Front Windscreen (S) One-touch power front windows with anti-trap mechanism (S) Power front and rear windows (S) Windscreen auto defog function (S) Windscreen washer fluid sensor and warning indicator (S) Body-coloured side mirrors (S) Front sun visiors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power-adjusting heated side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights with dusk sensor (S) Front and center interior lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED positioning lights (S) Side mirrors cornering lights (S) Cloth (S) | Cargo area cover (O) e-Pedal (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (S) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) RearView Monitor (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 5-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 4 x Speakers (S) Streaming audio via Bluetooth (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (O) Heater, AC timer (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front heated seats (O) 3-spoke (S) Audio, Bluetooth switches (S) Cruise control switches (S) Eco-mode switch (S) Heated (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Heated outside mirrors (O) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Bio suede PET material (S) |
| 2020 MG ZS EV Excite | 2021 Hyundai KONA Electric SE 39 kWh | 2019 Nissan Leaf S |