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Kia Niro EV
2019 Kia Niro EV
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$38,500
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8.5
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2019 Tesla Model S Performance
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Overview

Engine
Electric
Engine
Electric
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 123 MPG
Hwy: 102 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 92 MPG
Hwy: 105 MPG
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
58.1 ft³

Photos

Kia Niro EV
Rear Angle View
Central Console
35
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Tesla Model S Performance
2017-2019 Tesla Model S P100D Rear Angle View
2017-2019 Tesla Model S P100D Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
201 hp @ 3800 rpm
N/A
Torque
291 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
792 lb-ft
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
17.5 ft
40.7 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
19" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P215/55HR17
P245/45WR19
Rear Tire
P215/55HR17
P245/45WR19

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
112 MPG
98 MPG
City
123 MPG
92 MPG
Highway
102 MPG
105 MPG

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
N/A
196 in
Height
61.4 in
56.5 in
Max Width
71.1 in
77.3 in
Front Width
62 in
65.4 in
Rear Width
62.4 in
66.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
116.5 in
Ground Clearance
6.1 in
4.6 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
42.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.1 in
38.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
57.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.7 in
55 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36 in
35.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.7 in
35.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.1 in
55 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
48.3 in
54.7 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,854 lbs
4,941 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
26.3 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
58.1 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
53 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
22 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
22 ft³
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Aluminum Silver
  • Aurora Black Pearl
  • Gravity Blue
  • Platinum Graphite
  • Snow White Pearl
Solid Black

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Deep Blue Metallic
  • Midnight Silver Metallic
  • Pearl White Multi-Coat
  • Red Multi-Coat

Standard Interior Materials

  • Charcoal, Woven Cloth & Artificial Leather Seat Trim
  • Black, Synthetic Leather Seat Trim
  • White/Black, Synthetic Leather Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Optional
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
8 Years / Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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