BMW iX1 eDrive20 vs Kia Niro EV Long Range
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) has a starting price of €48300, compared to the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…), which starts at €45690.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Kia Niro EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany, India, China | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available in the USA | No | Yes |
| Price Europe (New) | €48300 | €45690 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €32450 |
| 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 | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Kia Niro EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 407 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 475 km | 463 km |
| Range (GCC) | 395 km | 390 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 66.5 kWh | 68 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64.7 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.4 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.11 km/kWh | 6.02 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.4 | 7.2 |
Charging
| Property | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Kia Niro EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 128 kW | 85 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.9 | 5.7 |
Performance
| Property | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Kia Niro EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 247 Nm | 255 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 s | 7.8 s |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.3 | 3.4 |
Dimensions
| Property | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Kia Niro EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4500 mm | 4420 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2104 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Height | 1616 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2692 mm | 2720 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | BMW iX1 eDrive20 | Kia Niro EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1940 kg | 1739 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 490 l | 475 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1495 l | 1392 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 20 l |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.6 | 6.2 |
