Global EV Comparison: Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD vs Kia Niro EV Long Range
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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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Kia Niro EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-2025 | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan, China | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €45690 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €29990 | €30900 |
| 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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Kia Niro EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 406 km | 407 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 516 km | 463 km |
| Range (GCC) | 407 km | 390 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 71.4 kWh | 68 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 64 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.7 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.36 km/kWh | 6.02 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.6 | 7.1 |
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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Kia Niro EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 85 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 5 | 5.7 |
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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | 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 | 266 Nm | 255 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.8 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 167 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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Kia Niro EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4690 mm | 4420 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1860 mm | 1825 mm |
| Height | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm | 2720 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 | Toyota bZ4X (bZ) FWD | Kia Niro EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1910 kg | 1739 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 452 l | 475 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1392 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 20 l |
| Towing Capacity | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.6 | 6.2 |
