Global EV Comparison: Kia EV3 Standard Range vs Niro Long Range

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) has a starting price of €35990, compared to the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…), which starts at €45690.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Kia EV3 Standard Range Kia Niro EV Long Range
Years of Production 2024-… 2022-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture South Korea South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €35990 €45690
Price Europe (Used) - Price Europe (Used) €30900
GCC Score 6 6.1

Range and Efficiency

While the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…).

Property Kia EV3 Standard Range Kia Niro EV Long Range
Range (EPA) 349 km 407 km
Range (WLTP) 410 km 463 km
Range (GCC) 340 km 390 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 58.3 kWh 68 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 55 kWh 64.8 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.2 kWh/100 km 16.6 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.18 km/kWh 6.02 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.7 7.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) maxes out at 85 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Kia EV3 Standard Range Kia Niro EV Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 85 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.6 5.7

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Kia EV3 Standard Range Kia Niro EV Long Range
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 283 Nm 255 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.5 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 170 km/h 167 km/h
Performance Score 3.6 3.4

Dimensions

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Kia EV3 Standard Range Kia Niro EV Long Range
Length 4300 mm 4420 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1850 mm 1825 mm
Height 1560 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase 2680 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.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Kia EV3 Standard Range (2024-…).

Property Kia EV3 Standard Range Kia Niro EV Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1800 kg 1739 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 460 l 475 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1250 l 1392 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 25 l 20 l
Towing Capacity 500 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6 6.2
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