BYD Atto 3 FWD vs Kia Niro EV Long Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) has a starting price of €37990, compared to the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…), which starts at €45690.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Kia Niro EV Long Range
Years of Production 2022-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €37990 €45690
Price Europe (Used) €26985 €30900
GCC Score 5.9 6.1

Range and Efficiency

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…).

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Kia Niro EV Long Range
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 407 km
Range (WLTP) 420 km 463 km
Range (GCC) 357 km 390 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 62 kWh 68 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 60.4 kWh 64.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.9 kWh/100 km 16.6 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.91 km/kWh 6.02 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 7.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 88 kW, while the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) maxes out at 85 kW.

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is limited to 7 kW.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Kia Niro EV Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 7 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 88 kW 85 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5 5.7

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD 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 310 Nm 255 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 160 km/h 167 km/h
Performance Score 3.5 3.4

Dimensions

The BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is wider and taller, but about the same length as the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Kia Niro EV Long Range
Length 4455 mm 4420 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2050 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1875 mm 1825 mm
Height 1615 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2720 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) 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 Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…), but the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) doesn’t have one.

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 750 kg, whereas the BYD Atto 3 FWD (2022-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property BYD Atto 3 FWD Kia Niro EV Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1750 kg 1739 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 440 l 475 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1338 l 1392 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 20 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6 6.3
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