Volkswagen ID.3 (2023 – present) vs Kia Niro (2022 – 2026): specs compared
Both offer around 204 hp at most. The Volkswagen ID.3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.4 s against 7.8 s. The Kia Niro has the higher top speed: 172 km/h against 159 km/h. At 4,374 mm, the Kia Niro is 109 mm longer than the Volkswagen ID.3.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
ID.3
2023 – present
|
Kia
Niro
2022 – 2026
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2023 – present | 2022 – 2026 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric, Hybrid |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 204 hp | 136 – 204 hp |
| Torque | — | 147 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 7.9 s | 7.8 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 159 km/h | 154 – 172 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 3.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,262 – 4,265 mm | 4,356 – 4,374 mm |
| Width | 1,808 mm | 1,806 mm |
| Height | 1,552 – 1,565 mm | 1,544 – 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,766 – 2,771 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,815 – 1,933 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.