Global EV Comparison: Kia Niro EV Standard Range vs Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) for as low as €17885, while the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) begins at €11800.

The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is a SUV, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) is a Hatchback.

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Years of Production 2019-2022 2017-2020
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea Germany
Body Style SUV Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €17885 €11800
GCC Score 5.2 4.6

Range and Efficiency

The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020).

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 201 km
Range (WLTP) 289 km 232 km
Range (GCC) 246 km 192 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 42 kWh 35.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 39.2 kWh 32 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.9 kWh/100 km 16.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.28 km/kWh 6 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.8 5.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 44 kW, while the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) maxes out at 40 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.2 kW.

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 44 kW 40 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4 3.9

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 395 Nm 290 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.8 s 9.6 s
Top Speed 155 km/h 150 km/h
Performance Score 3 2.8

Dimensions

The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh (2017-2020).

The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Length 4375 mm 4270 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2027 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1805 mm 1799 mm
Height 1560 mm 1482 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2629 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Kia Niro EV Standard Range Volkswagen e-Golf 35.8 kWh
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1646 kg 1569 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 451 l 341 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1405 l 1231 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 4
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