Kia Niro EV Standard Range vs Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) for as low as $6890, while the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) was never offered for sale in the United States.

The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is a SUV, whereas the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016) is a Hatchback.

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Years of Production 2019-2022 2012-2016
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea France
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Available in the USA No Yes
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $6890
GCC Score 5.2 3.9

Range and Efficiency

While the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2012-2016).

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 68 mi
Range (WLTP) 180 mi - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 153 mi 66 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 42 kWh 17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 39.2 kWh 16.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.6 kWh/100 mi 25.3 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.9 mi/kWh 3.95 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.9 5.1

Charging

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 3.7 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 44 kW - Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 Type 1 (J1772)
Charging Score 4 2.4

Performance

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 55 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 74 hp
Motor Torque 291 lb-ft 22 lb-ft
0-60 mph 9.5 s 11.1 s
Top Speed 96 mph 78 mph
Performance Score 3 1.6

Dimensions

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Length 172.2 in 106.1 in
Height 61.4 in 61.6 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 73.5 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Number of Seats 5 2
Curb Weight 3629 lb 2028 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 18.5 ft3 7.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 53 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 4
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