2020 Kia Niro vs 2020 Tesla Model 3

2020 Kia Niro

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2020 Tesla Model 3

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EX Premium FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Niro EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$31,807	$32,790
Niro LX FWD	51	46	$23,853	$24,590
Niro LXS FWD	N/A	N/A	$25,211	$25,990
Niro Touring FWD	46	40	$27,440	$28,290
Niro Touring SE FWD	46	40	$29,867	$30,790
Niro EV EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$38,112	$39,090
Niro EV EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$43,476	$44,590
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$32,290	$33,290
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,299	$36,390
Niro Plug-In Hybrid LXS FWD	N/A	N/A	$28,604	$29,490

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Long Range AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model 3 Long Range AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$46,990
Model 3 Performance AWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$54,990
Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$37,990
Model 3 Standard Range RWD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$35,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,807

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,790

$46,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$547 / month

$783 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Kia Niro is a compelling eco-friendly car for those opposed to Prius-like looks.

It’s not perfect, but the 2020 Tesla Model 3 has a devoted following and growing list of fans.

TCC Likes

Oh so frugal
Comfortable, roomy interior
Excellent value

Responsive chassis, precise steering
Practical design
Minimalist styling inside and out

TCC Dislikes

No AWD option
Light on thrills
High-trim version uses more fuel

Materials and assembly could be better
More road noise than we like
Overly dependent on the touchscreen

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

40.3

Second Hip Room (in)

48.3

52.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.9

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

37.7

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

113.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.1

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

171.5

184.8

Height, Overall (in)

60.4

56.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.4

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

13.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P235/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P235/45WR18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

1.6 L/96

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

139 @ 5700

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Electric

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 2400

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

124

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

121

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

116

Battery Range (mi)

353

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

9.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.35

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.87

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Kia Niro

Tesla Model 3

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.6

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4031

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Kia Niro

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