Kia Niro EV
Kia Niro EV
Electric
RM 256,668
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Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
Standard Range RWD
RM 199,000
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Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model Y Comparison

Overview: Niro EV vs Model Y

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 201 hp 201 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.38/5
8 reviews
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From The Experts

Things we like

Quick at-home charging

Optimum legroom and headroom

Better than EPA-rated range

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Impressive handling capabilities and acceleration

Spacious interior 

Versatile storage options

Enhanced safety features

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Things we don't like

Annoying media controls

Choppy, noisy ride qualit

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Limited customization options

Lackluster interior material

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Dimensions & Capacity

Kerb Weight 1757 mm --
Length 4420 mm 4750 mm
Width 1825 mm 1921 mm
Height 1570 mm 1624 mm
Wheel Base 2720 mm 2891 mm
Ground Clearance 150 mm --
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 854 L
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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 (0-100%) In 9 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 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Emission 0 g/km 0 g/km
Battery Warranty 5 Years or 150000 Km 8 Years or 160000 km
Number Of Motors -- 1
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Electric
Power 201 hp 201 hp
Torque 255 Nm 350 Nm
Top Speed 167 kmph 217 kmph
Driving Range 460 km 455 km
Acceleration -- 6.9 s
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Steering

Power Steering Yes --
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type Power Electric 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 19 Inch
Tyre Size 215/55 R17 245/45 R19
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R17 R19
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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 Yes
Traction Control Yes 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 Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
Park Assist No Yes
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes 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 Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts -- Yes
360 Camera -- Yes
Emergency Stop Signal -- Yes
Downhill Assist Control -- Yes
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) -- Yes
Blind Spot monitor -- 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 --
Ventilated Rear Seats No --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes --
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes --
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes --
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Memory Seats Yes Yes
Head-Up Display No --
Wireless Charger Yes Yes
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- Yes
Anti-glare Mirrors -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 10.25 Inch 10.25 Inch 15 Inch 15 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 13 13
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 Front & Rear Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Seat Lumbar Support Yes 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 Yes
Folding Table Rear No 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 Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes 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
Remote Fuel Lid Opener -- Yes
Tinted Glass -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors Yes Yes

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Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model Y FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model Y?

Niro EV is priced at RM 256,668 and Model Y is priced at RM 199,000. Hence Model Y is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model Y?

The Kia Niro EV has power of 201 hp with 255 Nm torque and Tesla Model Y has power of 201 hp with 350 Nm torque. The Kia Niro EV and Tesla Model Y both have same power.

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Which Car has more safety features between Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model Y?

Niro EV safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Knee Airbags, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Model Y safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Park Assist, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The Tesla Model Y has higher number of sefety features than Niro EV, hence Tesla Model Y is more safer than Kia Niro EV.

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Which Car has more comfort features between Niro EV vs Model Y?

Niro EV comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Automatic Headlamps, Memory Seats and Wireless Charger

Model Y comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Memory Seats, Anti-glare Mirrors and Wireless Charger

The Kia Niro EV and Tesla Model Y both have same Comfort Features.

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Which Car had higher top speed between Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model Y?

The Kia Niro EV has top speed of 167 kmph and Tesla Model Y has power of 217 kmph . Thus making Model Y the more faster as compared to Niro EV.

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What is Niro EV vs Model Y dimension size comparison?

The Niro EV dimension are 4420 mm length, 1825 mm width, 1570 mm height while the Model Y Dimensions are 4750 mm length, 1921 mm width, 1624 mm height. Hence, the Model Y is more longer, Model Y is more wider and Model Y is more higher.

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