Global EV Comparison: Kia Niro EV Long Range vs Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD
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General Info
The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €45690. The Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €29990 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2022-2025 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | Japan, China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €45690 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €30900 | €29990 |
| GCC Score | 6 | 6 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…) has a larger battery, the Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 407 km | 406 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 463 km | 516 km |
| Range (GCC) | 390 km | 407 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 68 kWh | 71.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64.8 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.02 km/kWh | 6.36 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 7.6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 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 Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025) is limited to 6.6 kW.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 85 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5.7 | 5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Both cars offer the same motor power, but the Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 266 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8 s | 7.5 s |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Dimensions
The Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…).
The Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Long Range | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4420 mm | 4690 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1825 mm | 1860 mm |
| Height | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2022-…), but the Toyota bZ4X FWD (2022-2025) 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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1739 kg | 1910 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 475 l | 452 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1392 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 20 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.2 | 6.6 |
