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Kia Niro EV VS Fiat Nissan Leaf
Nissan and Kia: in search of electric power
Nissan positioned itself very early on in the electric car market with the Leaf. Indeed, the first generations of Leaf were launched in 2010. This has enabled the Japanese manufacturers to ensure the vehicle's successful development, making it Europe's best-selling electric car of 2018, with more than 40,000 units sold.
However, the arrival ofKia e Soul,Hyundai Konaand of courseKia Niro EVhave made electric cars with a range of over 300 kilometres accessible to the public.autonomy with the general public, thanks to the emergence of 64 kWh batteries.
Today, the Nissan Leaf is making up for lost time with its Leaf e+ version by developing, like the Kia Niro EVThe aim is to make this electric car the only car in the family.
For the Korean manufacturer, Kiahas recently been given a new lease of life with thenew Kia Niro EVscheduled for 2022. Launched in December 2018, this model has succeeded in positioning itself as one of the flagship electric models ofKiaand on the market. As one of the carsfavourite family electricsin Europe, which has enabled it to assert its position in the electric car market in the face of theBMW i3,Tesla Model 3and of course theNissan Leaf e+.
Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: Performance
Since 2022, the Niro EV has been available with a single 64 kWh powertrain, delivering 150 kW (204 bhp).
This engine is available in the Motion, Active and Premium trim levels.
The Leaf comes with two engine options. The Leaf 40 kWhas well as Leaf e+ 62 kWh.
With a 110 kW (150 bhp) engine, the Leaf 40 kWh is available in 5 different trim levels: Visia, First, Acenta, N-Connecta and Tekna. The Leaf e+, with its 160 kW (218 bhp) engine, comes in just two trim levels: N-Connecta and Tekn.
In terms of driving pleasure, both vehicles are capable of lively acceleration. Both are equipped with 4 driving modes: Sport, Normal, Eco and Eco+. However, the Leaf has a clear advantage in terms of power. On the other hand, the Niro EV is much more comfort-oriented than the Leaf.
We'll be choosing the Nissan Leaf for sportiness and the Kia Niro EV for relaxed driving.
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Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: Charging and range
Both models have been designed to cover both daily commutes and long distances.
At Kia, the Korean manufacturer has made it a point of honour to make the Niro EV the only one of its kind in the world. family electric vehicle. By focusing on range, which is one of the biggest obstacles to the general public's decision to buy an electric car.
With a range difference of around 70 kilometres, the Korean SUV stands head and shoulders above the Japanese manufacturer's city car.
What's more, to optimise the range of electric cars, these two models feature a system that recovers energy during braking, to ensure greater range when combined with the four driving modes available (Sport, Normal, Eco, Eco+).
La Nissan Leaf e+ has a range of 385 Km (WLTP standard), according to the Japanese manufacturer, and 270 Km for the Nissan Leaf 40 kWh.
For the Kia Niro EV 64 kWhWith a range of up to 460 km (WLTP standard) on a combined cycle, and faster recharging thanks to a new 10.5 kW charger that can use three-phase alternating current, the Korean manufacturer is promising us a range of up to 460 km (WLTP standard) on a combined cycle, and faster recharging thanks to a new 10.5 kW charger that can use three-phase alternating current.
In terms of recharging, the Nissan leaf e+ has a huge advantage. In fact, its standard charging cable can handle charges from a domestic socket without the need for a wallbox being an expensive but essential tool for most electric cars.
What's more, a simple 220-volt socket allows the Nissan Leaf e+ charging at home. During rapid charging, the CHAdeMO provides a 100 kW charge that can take the Leaf e+ from 0 to 80 % in 45 minutes.
For the Kia Niro EVCharging is carried out using a type 2 connector, and the on-board charger has a maximum output of 7.2 kW. This means you can recharge a battery fully discharged in around 10 hours 30 minutes.
What's more, fast charging is possible thanks to a CCS connection. This enables the battery to be charged from 10 % to 80 % in 45 minutes. In the case of electric cars, fast charging is rarely used to its full potential.
Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: Dimensions and weight
Faced with the Nissan Leaf, The Kia SUV is, of course, much more imposing, and also generates an enormous amount of space for maximum comfort. Not least thanks to the 60/40 split seats, which provide a maximum volume of 1,405 litres. This gives it a considerable advantage in terms of space.
Indeed, the Nissan Leaf e+ has just 435 litres of boot space, and 1161 litres with split seats.
Despite its greater length, the Nissan Leaf is much lighter, confirming its position as a compact car compared to Kia's SUV.
Nevertheless, with its emphasis on comfort and space in the passenger compartment, the e Niro is bound to meet the needs of the most discerning drivers. SUV.
Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: Availability and price
Available from €27,900 in its 40 kWh version (excluding bonuses)The Nissan Leaf is much less expensive than the Kia Niro EV, with an entry-level price starting at €41,990 for the 64 kWh version in Motion trim.
This price difference is easily explained by the factors identified above. In particular, in terms of range and comfort, the Kia Niro EV is much better equipped than the Nissan Leaf.
But as a reminder, with these two models, the environmental bonus of up to €5,000 is still available to private individuals for the purchase of a new electric vehicle in 2023. For businesses, it will be €3,000.
Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Leaf: And the winner is...
Summary of criteria :
Performance: Draw
Autonomy: Victory for the Kia Niro EV
Reload: Draw
Dimensions and weight: the KIA e Niro wins
Availability and prices: Victory for the Nissan Leaf
With 1 more point, it's the Kia Niro EV who wins.
It has all the advantages of a classic SUV without the pollution of a combustion engine. You'll enjoy driving this vehicle enormously. As I said earlier about the Kia Niro EVWith this in mind, the manufacturer has developed an electric model aimed primarily at families.
On the Nissan LeafIt has all the features of a compact car. We also recommend it for its extraordinary efficiency in urban and suburban use. In this respect, it rivals the Kia Niro EV perfectly, thanks in particular to its much more affordable entry-level price.
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