USA EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 vs Kia Niro EV Standard Range

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General Info

Both vehicles have been discontinued and were never available for sale in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Years of Production 2021-2021 2019-2022
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6.8 5.2

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022).

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Range (WLTP) 267 mi 180 mi
Range (GCC) 227 mi 153 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 72.6 kWh 42 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 70 kWh 39.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 30.8 kWh/100 mi 25.6 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.24 mi/kWh 3.9 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 5.9

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 221 kW, while the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) maxes out at 44 kW.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 10.9 kW, whereas the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 10.9 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 221 kW 44 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.6 4

Performance

The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is front-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Drive Type AWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 225 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 302 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 446 lb-ft 291 lb-ft
0-60 mph 5 s 9.5 s
Top Speed 115 mph 96 mph
Performance Score 5.2 3

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Length 182.5 in 172.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 84.7 in - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 74.4 in 71.1 in
Height 63.2 in 61.4 in
Wheelbase 118.1 in 106.3 in

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021), but the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) doesn’t have one.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) has a towing capacity of up to 3527 lb, whereas the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 4619 lb 3629 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 26.3 ft3 18.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 58.5 ft3 53 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.8 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 3527 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7 5.5
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