Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD vs Kia Niro EV Long Range

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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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) for as low as €28990, while the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) begins at €19979.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia Niro EV Long Range
Years of Production 2022-2024 2018-2022
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €28990 €19979
GCC Score 7 5.7

Range and Efficiency

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022).

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia Niro EV Long Range
Range (EPA) 488 km 385 km
Range (WLTP) 507 km 455 km
Range (GCC) 441 km 376 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 77.4 kWh 67.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 74 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 16.8 kWh/100 km 17 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.96 km/kWh 5.88 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.6 6.8

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 233 kW, while the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) maxes out at 77 kW.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia Niro EV Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 233 kW 77 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.8 4.5

Performance

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) is rear-wheel drive, while the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia Niro EV Long Range
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 168 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 225 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 350 Nm 395 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.3 s 7.8 s
Top Speed 185 km/h 167 km/h
Performance Score 4 3.8

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia Niro EV Long Range
Length 4635 mm 4375 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2152 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1890 mm 1805 mm
Height 1605 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 2700 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) 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 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024), but the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) doesn’t have one.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD (2022-2024) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD Kia Niro EV Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2010 kg 1791 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 527 l 451 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1578 l 1405 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 57 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 1600 kg - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 6.9 5.5
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