Comparison - Kia Niro EX Premium 2020 - vs - Volkswagen ID.5 2022

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
44,590
Updated: 
17 Apr 2019
£
56,545
Updated: 
12 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Gravity Blue
#273A5B
Aurora Black Pearl
#141414
Snow white pearl
#FFFFFF
Runway red
#F21A27
Platinum Gray
#61656A
Silky Silver
#D7D7D7
Color: 
Blue Dusk Metallic Black
#26337A
Glacier White Metallic Black
#EEF2F3
Grenadilla Black Metallic
#272629
Kings Red Premium Metallic Black
#B51438
Scale Silver Metallic Black
#B6BABD

Electric

Motors: 
permanent-magnet synchronous AC
Battery: 
liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 64.0 kWh
77KWH
Full Charge Range: 
239mi
314mi
Full Charge Time: 
with 11kW Rapid charger (0-100%) in 450 Minutes
Top Speed: 
108mph
112mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.50s
6.30s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2020 Kia Niro EV comes with a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 10 yr./ 100000 mi. powertrain warranty.Redesigned headlights.EX trim level gets standard 8-inch touchscreen.EX Premium trim now includes 10.25-inch touchscreen.

Pros
Lots of standard safety features
Plenty of driving range for an affordable EV
Fun to drive with zippy acceleration and surprisingly decent handling
Clever interior storage options

Cons
All-wheel drive isn't available despite crossover styling
Leather upholstery is a little stiff

By: 
edmunds.com

The Kia Niro EV gets more screen space for 2020, and it remains one of the roomiest of the affordable long-range electric vehicles.

Pros
Roomy interior
Simple, intuitive interface
Great infotainment systems
Packed with features

Cons
Not a $45,000 car in the up-close details
Busy ride motions
Benchlike front seats
Odd center console layout

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Kia Niro's #6 ranking is based on its score within the Hybrid and Electric SUVs category. It was a finalist for our 2020 Best Hybrid or Electric SUV for the Money award. Currently the Kia Niro has a score of 7.4 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Excellent fuel economy
Spacious interior when compared with subcompact SUVs
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Not available with all-wheel drive
Interior not as upscale as rivals’
Unimpressive acceleration

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Efficient powertrain and a bigger boot than the ID.4

Cons
So many niggling irritations, which is unlike Volkswagen

By: 
topgear.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
291ft-lbs
339ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
201hp
at 3 800rpm
295hp
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
33.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
-
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
-
-
Side view Camera: 
-
-
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Multi-function steering wheel with touch control
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Traffic sign recognition
E-call
Travel assist 2.5 with swarm data
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Progressive steering
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Heated steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
172.20in
181.00in
Width: 
71.10in
72.90in
Height: 
61.80in
63.50in
Ground Clearance: 
6.10in
Wheel Base: 
106.30in
109.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.10
41.10
Rear Head Room: 
37.70
63.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.70in
Rear leg room: 
36.00in
Front Hip Room: 
53.70in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.00in
41.10in
Rear Hip Room: 
48.30in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.10in
58.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
53.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.50cu.ft
19.30cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
29.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3854.00lbs
4779.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
-
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
electronic odometer

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
Keyless entry and starting
Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Leatherette
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
6 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Heated front seats
Front seats with manual height adjustment
Inserts of front seats and outer rear seats in fabric "GTX"
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear seat bench unsplit, backrest split folding with center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Electric auxiliary air heater
(3-zone) Climate Control
Climate windscreen - assists defrosting & prevents fogging

Entertainment

DVD player: 
-
-
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
-
-
More Entertainment: 
8 Total Speakers
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
USB-C ports in the front and rear centre console with increased charging performance
App connect with wireless connection for apple carplay and android auto
6 speakers with 140 watt output
Navigation system "Discover Pro"
12-inch Navigation infotainment display
Preparation for We Connect and We Connect Plus

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
-
yes
Rear defogger: 
-
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Climate windscreen
Welcome light
Privacy glass with 65% tinted windows
Heated windscreen washer jets
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 X 7.0 In.
20 in
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
Tyre repair kit
Pirelli tyres
Sealed tyres
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Front Disc
Front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
rear drum brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Wheel locks with extended theft protection
Anti theft wheel bolts
Driver alert system
Lane Assist
Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
Proactive passenger protection system in combination with Front Assist

Options

Packages: 
Cold Weather Package
Exterior Options: 
Cross Bars
Rear Bumper Applique
Mud Guards
Wheel Locks
Interior Options: 
Cargo Net
Cargo Mat
Carpeted Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Charcoal,w/Blue Accents, leatherette
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