Kia Niro EV vs Rivian R3 2026
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | Kia | Rivian |
| Model | Niro EV | R3 2026 |
| Status | Available | Coming Soon |
| Year | 2022 | 2026 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 64.8 kWh usable | 120 kWh |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 358V | Liquid-cooled Li-ion |
| Range | 463 km WLTP (407 km EPA) | 450 mi EPA |
| Recuperation | Level 0 to 3 on shift paddles | Yes, 2 levels |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | FWD 150 kW (204 hp) | AWD 700 hp |
| Torque | 255 Nm (188 lb-ft) | 700 lb-ft (949 Nm) |
| Acceleration | 7.8 sec 0-100 km/h | 5 sec 0-100 mph |
| Max speed | 167 km/h (104 mph) | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
BODY |
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| Type | SUV | SUV |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 4420 x 1825 x 1570 mm (174.0 x 71.9 x 61.8 in) | 217.1 x 81.8 x 78.2 in (5514 x 2077 x 1986 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm (107.1 in) | 135.8 in (3450 mm) |
| Clearance | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 14.9 in (378 mm) |
| Towing | EU: 300 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked | US: 11000 lb unbraked Built-in air compressor |
| Wheels Size | R17 | R20, R21, R22 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | MacPherson struts | Independent air |
| Rear | Four Link | Hydraulic cross-linking of the adaptive dampers. |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | Type 2 7 kW Type 2 11 kW |
Type 1 11.5 kW |
| DC Charger | 9 hours 30 min 6 hours 20 min |
CCS 200 kW max |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats | Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass sunroof, tilt & slide | All Glass |
| Camera | 360 | 360 camera, 11 front/side/reversing cameras |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors, Remote Smart Parking Assist | 12 front/rear/side sensors, |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | 7 airbags: front, side, center, rear, head airbag system, drivers knee airbag | 10 airbags: side, front and rear, head airbag system; front seats knee airbags |
| Driving Aids | Front radar, front/rear cameras, 12 front/rear sensors. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Junction Turning/Crossing function, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, | 4 corner radars, 1 forward radar, 11 front/side/rear cameras, 12 front/rear/side sensors. Lane Change Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Trailer Assist, Blind Spot Warning, Highway Assist: Automatic steering, braking and acceleration Active Safety Assist: Collision warning, alerts and preventative action. Automatic High Beams, Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking. |
