Kia Niro EV Long Range vs BMW iX1 eDrive20

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production. The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) has a starting price of $39600, while the BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) is not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range BMW iX1 eDrive20
Years of Production 2022-… 2023-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture South Korea Germany, India, China
Body Style SUV SUV
Available in the USA Yes No
Price USA (New) $39600 - Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used) $22242 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 6.2 6.2

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) has a larger battery, the BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range BMW iX1 eDrive20
Range (EPA) 253 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 288 mi 295 mi
Range (GCC) 242 mi 245 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 68 kWh 66.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64.8 kWh 64.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26.8 kWh/100 mi 26.4 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.73 mi/kWh 3.79 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 7.4

Charging

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range BMW iX1 eDrive20
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 85 kW 128 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.7 5.9

Performance

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range BMW iX1 eDrive20
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 188 lb-ft 182 lb-ft
0-60 mph 7.1 s 8 s
Top Speed 104 mph 106 mph
Performance Score 3.4 3.3

Dimensions

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range BMW iX1 eDrive20
Length 174 in 177.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 82.8 in
Height 61.8 in 63.6 in
Wheelbase 107.1 in 106 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range BMW iX1 eDrive20
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3721 lb 4276 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 22.8 ft3 17.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 63.7 ft3 52.8 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.7 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1653 lb 1653 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 6.2 6.6
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