Comparison - VinFast LUX A 2.0 2019 - vs - Kia Niro EV 2019

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
57,200
Updated: 
03 Aug 2023
$
44,000
Updated: 
17 Apr 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2019
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: 
crimson red
#C7162F
neptune grey
#404140
vinfast blue
#315FCA
sunset orange
#F8A63F
deep ocean
#487464
white
#EDEDED
black
#262727
desat silver
#BBBBBB

Electric

Motors: 
permanent-magnet synchronous AC
Battery: 
82 kWh
liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 64.0 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
191mi
239mi
Full Charge Time: 
EPA time to charge battery (at 240V) is 12.0 hr.
Top Speed: 
108mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.50s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Outperformed its range estimate in our testing,
peppy acceleration,
generous warranty package.

Cons
Fit-and-finish needs major improvement,
unsteady ride and handling,
unintuitive infotainment system.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Long warranty
Abundant standard driver's aids
Clean, usable interior design

Cons
Short range relative to the competition
Unrefined ride and assembly quality
Drives like it still belongs on the proving grounds

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
457ft-lbs
291ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
402hp
201hp
at 8 000rpm

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
no
Door Pockets: 
yes
no
Cupholders: 
yes
no
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
no
Power Steering: 
yes
no
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
no
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
no
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Adaptive cruise control
Heated steering wheel
Wireless charging
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
187.00in
172.20in
Width: 
76.10in
71.10in
Height: 
65.60in
61.80in
Ground Clearance: 
7.00in
Wheel Base: 
116.10in
106.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
19.00cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3919.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
no
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
no
no
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
no
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
no
More Power Features: 
1st row power glass extended moonroof
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
no
Front Seats Features: 
12-Way Power Adjustment Heated DRIVER SEAT
Ventilated front seats
10-Way Power Adjustment Heated PASSENGER SEAT
Multi-level heated passenger seat
Multi-level heated driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
SECOND-ROW SEATS 2-Way (Manual) Adjustment
Heated
Ventilated
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
no
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone front climate control
Rear ventilation ducts
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
no
Satellite radio: 
yes
no
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
15.6" infotainment display size
11 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
Android Auto
USB connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20"
17-inch
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
no
Front head airbags: 
yes
no
Rear head airbags: 
yes
no
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
no
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
no
Traction control: 
yes
no
Child seat anchors: 
yes
no
Front brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
no
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
no
Daytime running lights: 
yes
no
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
no
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
no
Rear headrests: 
yes
no
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
no
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Driver attention alert
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt

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