Kia's lineup is full of compelling models with appealing accommodations, abundant practicality, high-tech amenities, and head-turning style. That's especially true for the automaker's growing electric roster. The multi-award-winning Kia EV6 boasts futuristic design details, cutting-edge features, engaging performance, and practical range. Its smaller Kia Niro EV sibling delivers similar attributes on a slightly smaller scale, making it an attractive value proposition. These excellent electric crossovers are available for sale or lease at Fairfield Kia in Keene, NH. To help you get an idea of which one best suits your needs and lifestyle, we've compiled a quick comparison of their distinguishing attributes.
Kia Niro EV vs. Kia EV6: Size and Accommodations
The Kia Niro EV sits at the confluence of the subcompact and compact crossover segments, with exterior measurements of 174L x 71.8W x 61.8H (inches). A traditional boxy SUV aesthetic gives the Niro EV impressively roomy seating for its size. With all seats upright, it retains 22.8 cubic feet to carry your gear or groceries. When you need more room for your Dover, VT, outings, you can fold the rear seats for 63.7 cubic feet.
The Kia EV6 is a compact crossover with exterior measurements of 184.8L x 74.4W x 60.8H (inches). Its larger size gives the EV6 a roomier passenger compartment than the Niro EV, particularly for rear-seat occupants. While it has more cargo space behind the rear seats (24.4 cubic feet), the EV6's sleek coupe-like profile reduces its maximum storage capacity to 50.2 cubic feet.
Kia Niro EV vs. Kia EV6: Performance
The Kia Niro EV keeps it simple with a single powertrain – a front-wheel-driving electric motor making 201 horsepower and 188 pound-feet of torque.
The Kia EV6 The Kia EV6 offers multiple powertrain configurations, letting Brattleboro drivers select their preferred mix of performance and mileage. Rear-wheel-drive (RWD) models utilize a single motor with 225 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, while all-wheel-drive (AWD) models add motor to the front axles to produce a combined 320 horsepower/446 pound-feet. Want something even more exhilarating? The high-powered EV6 GT trim boasts 576 horsepower, 545 pound-feet of torque, and a zero-to-60 time of just 3.2 seconds.
Kia Niro EV vs. Kia EV6: Range
The Kia Niro EV uses a 64.8-kWh battery to provide an EPA-estimated 253 miles of range. However, actual mileage can vary depending on conditions, driving habits, and other factors. Edmunds reviewers managed 280 miles in their independent Niro EV evaluation.
The Kia EV6's 77.4-kWh battery enables an EPA-estimated 310 miles in RWD models and 282 miles in AWD Wind models. The AWD GT-Line has more equipment, larger wheels, and an EPA-estimated 252-mile range. The EV-6 GT trades some range (206 miles) for a more thrilling driving experience.
Kia Niro EV vs. Kia EV6: Charging
The Kia Niro EV can fully recharge its battery in ~7 hours with Level 2 charging equipment or under 45 minutes at an 85-kW DC fast-charging station.
The Kia EV6 leverages an advanced onboard charger to also replenish its battery in ~7 hours despite its larger capacity. The EV6 is among the few EVs available with 800-volt/350-kW ultra-fast charging capability. At a compatible charger, it can add ~70 miles of range in about five minutes and ~217 miles in under 18.
Kia Niro EV vs. Kia EV6: Charging
Both models come standard with heated front seats, proximity entry, and a full suite of advanced safety technologies, including Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go – Curve and Highway Driving Assist. While the Kia Niro EV has a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel and a 10.25-inch infotainment system, the Kia EV6 gets dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays and a 14-speaker Meridian audio system.
Other standard feature advantages in the EV6 include ventilated front seats, driver memory, a hands-free liftgate, and Vehicle-to-load (V2L) external charging capability. AWD EV6 models at heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel.
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Reach out to Fairfield Kia with questions about Kia's latest electrified offerings, available financing and reservation opportunities, or EV ownership. If you'd like to explore the accommodations, amenities, tech, and performance firsthand, we invite you to visit our Kia dealership in Keene, NH, for a test drive. We'll be happy to show you around.
