Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA Niro EV Wave
- 2023 Toyota bZ4X Motion AWD

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

	2023 KIA Niro EV Wave	2023 Toyota bZ4X Motion AWD

Model alias	-	bZ4X Style AWD
Trim	Wave	Motion AWD
Model year	2023	2023
Market	North America	Europe
Price	USD 44,550 (USA, Apr 2022)	GBP 52,110 (UK, Feb 2023) SKR 613,900 (Sweden, Feb 2023)

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

Body style	Crossover	Sport utility vehicle (SUV)
Materials	Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium	Reinforced unitized steel body with alloy undercover
Exterior colors	Graphite Gray Aurora Black Gravity Blue Runway Red Snow White Steel Gray	Astral Black Dark Blue Precious Metal (Deep Metal Gray) Sterling Silver (Precious Silver) Platinum White Pearl Scarlet Flare (Emotional Red 2)
Interior colors	Black Grey	Black
Number of doors	5	5
Number of seats	5	5
Length	174.0 in 4420 mm	184.6 in 4690 mm
Width	71.8 in 1824 mm	-
Width with folded mirrors	-	73.2 in 1860 mm
Height	61.8 in 1570 mm	65.0 in 1650 mm
Wheelbase	107.1 in 2720 mm	112.2 in 2850 mm
Front track	62.0 in 1575 mm	63.0 in 1600 mm
Rear track	62.4 in 1585 mm	63.4 in 1610 mm
Clearance	6.0 in 153 mm	-
Minimum clearance	-	7.0 in 177 mm
Front headroom	40.5 in 1029 mm	38.6 in 980 mm
Rear headroom	38.1 in 968 mm	37.1 in 942 mm
Front shoulder room	56.3 in 1430 mm	-
Rear shoulder room	55.4 in 1407 mm	-
Front hip room	53.5 in 1359 mm	54.4 in 1382 mm
Rear hip room	52.7 in 1339 mm	44.8 in 1138 mm
Front legroom	41.5 in 1054 mm	42.1 in 1069 mm
Rear legroom	36.9 in 937 mm	35.3 in 897 mm
Passenger volume	2823.0 l 99.69 ft³ 2.82 m³	2673.0 l 94.40 ft³ 2.67 m³
Total volume	3298.0 l 116.47 ft³ 3.30 m³	3458.0 l 122.12 ft³ 3.46 m³
Trunk volume	475.0 l 16.77 ft³ 0.47 m³	452.0 l 15.96 ft³ 0.45 m³
Maximum trunk volume	1392.0 l 49.16 ft³ 1.39 m³	-
Secondary trunk volume	20.0 l 0.71 ft³ 0.02 m³	-
Curb weight	3802.97 lb 1725 kg	4706.87 lb 2135 kg
Payload	981.06 lb 445 kg	914.92 lb 415 kg
GVWR	4784.03 lb 2170 kg	5621.79 lb 2550 kg
Additional information	Towing capacity with brake - 750 kg / 1653 lbs Towing capacity without brake - 300 kg / 661 lbs Front overhang - 895 mm Rear overhand - 805 mm	Overhang front - 915 mm Overhang rear - 925 mm Approach angle - 17.4° Departure angle - 25.4° Wading depth - 500 mm

Information about the model's electric motor and its performance

Electric motor type	Permanent magnet synchronous	AC synchronous
Location of the motor	Front	Rear
Voltage	358 V	-
Power	150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps	80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps
Maximum power RPM	6000 - 9000 rpm	-
Torque	255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb	168 Nm 17.2 kgm 124.3 ft-lb
Regenerative braking	Yes	Yes
Driving modes	Eco Comfort Sport	Eco Normal Boost Snow
Additional information	-	Total system power - 160 kW / 214 hp Total system torque - 337 Nm / ft lbs

Information about the model's second motor and its performance.

Motor type	-	AC synchronous
Location	-	Front
Power	-	80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps
Torque	-	168 Nm 17.2 kgm 124.3 ft-lb
Regenerative braking	-	Yes
Driving modes	-	Eco Normal Boost Snow

Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.

Top speed	103.8 mph 167.0 km/h	99.4 mph 160.0 km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h	7.80 s	6.90 s
Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph	7.10 s	-

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

Driving range

EPA: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km

WLTP: 286.5 mi / 461.1 km

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

Energy efficiency

EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe

WLTP, CMB: 16.2 kWh/100 km

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	11.2 m 36.75 ft
Lock-to-lock turns	2.66	2.8
Additional information	Steering ratio - 13.3:1	Electric Power Steering

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)	All-wheel drive (AWD)
Axle ratio	10.65	-

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 Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar)
Rear suspension	Independent Multi-link	Independent Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Multi-link

Information about the brake system used on this model.

Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Discs	Ventilated discs
Additional information	Front disks - 406.4 m / 16 in Rear disks - 381 mm / 15 in	Front disks - 12.9 in Rear disks - 12.5 in

Information about the rims available for this electric car.

Rims

7Jx17 ET50

7.5Jx18

Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.

Tyres

215/55R17 94W

235/60R18 103H

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

Manufacturer	SK Innovation	-
Type of rechargeable battery	Li-Ion Polymer	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	64.8 kWh	71.4 kWh
Number of modules	-	96
Voltage	358 V	355 V
Energy density	146.3 Wh/kg	-
Weight	976.65 lb 443 kg	-
Location	Under the floor, middle	Under the floor, middle
Cooling	Water-based coolant circulation	Water-based coolant circulation
Additional information	Capacity - 180.9 Ah Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg Vehicle-to-load (V2L) inverter Optional battery warmer and heat pump	Battery capacity - 201 Ah

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

Charging type

AC charging, 11 kW
DC charging, 50 kW
DC charging, 100 kW

AC charging, 6.6 kW
AC charging, 11 kW
DC charging, 150 kW

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

Onboard charger/Charging port

Onboard charger, Type 1 CCS1, 11 kW

Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 6.6 kW

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

Charging time

DC charging 100 kW, 0:45
DC charging 50 kW, 1:05
AC charging, 6:05

DC charging, 0:30
AC charging 6.6 kW, 9:30

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

Additional features

Aluminum Pedals (S)
Gray C-Pillar Trim (O)
4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S)
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist – Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit (S)
Brake Assist System (BAS) (S)
Digital Key 2.0 Touch (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)
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT) (S)
Forward Collision Warning (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)
Highway Driving Assist (S)
Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (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 with Driver Attention Alert (S)
LATCH (S)
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control – Curve (S)
Parking Collision Avoidance – Rear (PCA-R) (S)
Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch (S)
Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse (PDW-F & 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 Park Assist - Entry (RSPA) (S)
Rollover sensor (S)
Safe Exit Warning (SEW) (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 (S)
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (S)
Wireless phone charger (S)
2nd row air vents (S)
Air Conditioning, automatic dual-zone with Driver Only mode (S)
Heat Pump HVAC system (O)
Heat Pump HVAC system (O)
High Voltage Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater (S)
Rear heating duct (S)
10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S)
10-way power front passenger seat, including 2-way power lumbar (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)
Heated outbound rear seats (O)
Integrated Memory System (IMS) (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)
Body-color outside door handles with satin chrome accent (S)
Cargo cover (S)
Deluxe door arm rest covering with stitches (S)
Deluxe high gloss door garnish (S)
Heated and acoustic-glazed windshield (S)
Heated back-lite glass (S)
Laminated front windows (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 Sunroof with Sunshade (includes full LED interior lighting) (S)
Power tailgate (S)
Privacy glass (rear doors, rear quarter, back-lite) (S)
Satin Chrome inside door handles (S)
Solar control and tinted front windows (S)
Unique Design, Chrome -coated Skid Plate (S)
Electrochromic day and night rear-view mirror with HomeLink (S)
Headted abd 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 LED light (S)
Auto Light Control headlights (S)
Bi-function projection headlights with leveling function and escort (S)
LED cargo light (S)
LED center room lamp (S)
LED Daytime Running lights (S)
LED fog lights (S)
LED overhead console and room lamps (S)
LED positioning lamps (S)
Mood Lighting (S)
Rear LED combination lamps (S)
Rear Spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S)
SynTex vegan perforated leather seats with Gloss Black Detailing (S)

Black lower front grille (S)
Rear spoiler (S)
3-point seatbelts for all seating positions (S)
360º Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) (S)
Adaptive High Beam (AHB) (S)
Adjustable front shoulder anchors (S)
Advanced Parking Assist (S)
8 x airbags (S)
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (S)
Anti-theft system with immobilize (S)
Automatic headlight levelling (S)
Automatic High Beams (AHB) (S)
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts (S)
Backup camera with projected path (S)
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) (S)
Brake Assist (BA) (S)
Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control (S)
Driver and front passenger airbags (S)
Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags (S)
Driver and passenger seat knee airbags (S)
Driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) (S)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) (S)
Electronically Controlled Braking System (S)
Front and rear curtain shield airbags (S)
Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (S)
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (S)
Heated front seats (S)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S)
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) front for objects (S)
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) on rear for objects and vehicle (S)
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (S)
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) (S)
LATCH on rear seats (S)
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (S)
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) (S)
Remote keyless entry system (S)
Road Sign Assist (RSA) (S)
Safe Exit Assist (S)
Safe Exit Assist (SEA) (S)
Smart Key System on front doors with Push Button Start (S)
Smart Stop Technology (SST) (S)
Star Safety System (S)
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) (S)
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (S)
Traction Control (TRAC) (S)
Vehicle Proximity Notification System (VPNS) (S)
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) (S)
12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia (S)
7-inch instrument cluster display (S)
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility (S)
Dial-type shift knob (S)
One 12V/120W auxiliary power outlet (S)
One USB-A media port (S)
Overhead console with maplights and power sunshade controls (S)
Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna (S)
SiriusXM with a 3-moth Platinum Plan trial (S)
6 x speakers (S)
Top-mount Multi-Information Display (MID) with indicators (S)
4 x USB-C charge ports (S)
Wireless mobile phone charger (S)
Dual zone automatic climate control system with dust and pollen filter (S)
Rear-seat vents (S)
60/40 split, reclining fold-flat rear seats (S)
Manually height-adjustable front passenger seat (S)
Manually sliding front passenger seat (S)
Power height-adjustable driver seat with lumbar support (S)
Power-sliding driver seat (S)
Leather-trimmed manual tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel (S)
Black interior door handles (S)
Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature on front doors (S)
Panoramic glass roof (O)
Power door locks with shift-linked automatic lock/unlock feature (S)
Power lift gate (S)
Power windows switches with satin chrome inserts (S)
Power windows with auto up/down and jam protection (S)
Privacy glass (S)
Privacy glass on all rear side, quarter and liftgate windows (S)
Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield auto wipers with de-icer function (S)
Rear liftgate window defogger (S)
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors (S)
UV-filter on rear windows (S)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S)
Heated power outside mirrors with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators (S)
Outside mirrors with puddle lights and folding feature (S)
Ambient lighting on interior door handles (S)
Automatic High Beams (AHB) and auto on/off (S)
Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights (S)
Illuminated entry system & Footwell lights (S)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) (S)
LED front-seat reading lights, dome light and cargo area light (S)
LED taillights and stop lights (S)
One-touch 3-blink lane change turn signals (S)
Turn signal stalk with headlight controls (S)
White ambient lighting on front and rear doors (S)
Black carpet flooring with driver-side footrest (S)
Cloth (S)
Soft-touch armrests and center console with piano-black accents (S)
Soft-touch fabric dashboard (S)

Additional information about this electric vehicle.

Additional information

Editor's note:
For most markets in Europe the bZ4X has several trims with different names. There are some minor differences between corresponding trim levels. Make sure you acquaint in detail with the features for your selected trim from your local dealer.

2023 KIA Niro EV Wave

2023 Toyota bZ4X Motion AWD