Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model 3 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Quick at-home charging Optimum legroom and headroom Better than EPA-rated range Read More	Futuristic design inside-out Impressive range and performance Read More
Things we don't like	Annoying media controls Choppy, noisy ride qualit Read More	Limited headroom The cabin doesn’t feel premium with hard plastics Read More

Dimensions & Capacity

Kerb Weight	1757 mm	--
Length	4420 mm	4720 mm
Width	1825 mm	2089 mm
Height	1570 mm	1441 mm
Wheel Base	2720 mm	--
Ground Clearance	150 mm	138 mm
No Of Doors	5	4
Seating Capacity	5 Seats	5 Seats
Front Tread	--	1584 mm
Rear Tread	--	1584 mm

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Engine Details

Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity	64.8 kWh	57.5 kWh
Battery Voltage	358 V	--
AC Charging	7 kW - 9.4 Hours, 11 kW - 6.3 Hours	--
DC Charging	(10-80%) 49-65 Minutes	(10-80%) In 25 Minutes
Estimated Fast Charging Time	(10-80%) In 49-65 Minutes	--
Estimated Regular Charging Time	(10-100%) 27.5 Hours	--
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	--
Emission	0 g/km	0 g/km
Battery Warranty	5 Years or 150000 Km	8 Years or 160000 km

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Performance

Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Power	201 hp	201 hp
Torque	255 Nm	350 Nm
Top Speed	167 kmph	201 kmph
Driving Range	460 km	513 km
Acceleration	--	6.1 s

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Steering

Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs	Discs
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Multi-link
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	Single Speed	Single Speed
Drive Type	2WD	RWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	Yes	--

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	18 Inch
Tyre Size	215/55 R17	245/45 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R18

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Safety

Advance Safety Feature	Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Yes	--
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	Yes	--
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	--
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Park Assist	No	--
Hill-Start Assist Control	Yes	--
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Electric Parking Brake	Yes	Yes
Lane Departure Warning System	No	--
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	--
Speed Sensing Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	--	Yes
360 Camera	--	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Front Seats	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats	No	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	--
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	--
Memory Seats	Yes	--
Head-Up Display	No	--
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size	10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch	15.4 Inch 15.4 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
No Of Speakers	8 8	9 9
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	No	No
Voice Control	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes	Yes

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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size	10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch	--

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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	Yes	--
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Rear	No	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	--
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Seat Upholstery	Leather Leather	Leather Leather

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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	--
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	--
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	Yes	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	LED LED	LED LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED LED	LED LED
Taillight Type	LED LED	LED LED
Headlamps Washer	No	--
Fog Lights Rear	Yes	--
Roof Carrier	No	--
Roof Rail	Yes	--
Sun Roof	Yes	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No

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Interior

Sun Visors	Yes	--
Ambient Light	--	Yes