Kia Niro EV Long Range vs BMW iX1 eDrive20

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) has a starting price of €45690, compared to the BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…), which starts at €48300.

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
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) €45690 €48300
Price Europe (Used) €30900 €35891
GCC Score 6 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) 407 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 463 km 475 km
Range (GCC) 390 km 395 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 68 kWh 66.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64.8 kWh 64.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.6 kWh/100 km 16.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.02 km/kWh 6.11 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 7.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 128 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 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 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.7 5.8

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range BMW iX1 eDrive20
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 255 Nm 247 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.8 s 8.3 s
Top Speed 167 km/h 170 km/h
Performance Score 3.4 3.3

Dimensions

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range BMW iX1 eDrive20
Length 4420 mm 4500 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2104 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1825 mm 1845 mm
Height 1570 mm 1616 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2692 mm

Cargo and Towing

The BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) 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 BMW iX1 eDrive20 (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 750 kg).

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range BMW iX1 eDrive20
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1739 kg 1940 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 475 l 490 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1392 l 1495 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 20 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 750 kg 750 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.2 6.5
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