2021 Tesla Model Y AWD Long Range // 2021 Kia Niro L comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 79% Tesla Model Y zone Tesla dealers Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 83% Kia Niro zone Kia dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$68,610	CA$26,995
Fees	CA$1,280	CA$1,795
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$1,291/month	CA$508/month
Awards	Best electric vehicle of 2021	-
Powertrain
Combined power	384 hp	139 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Combined torque	N/A	195 lb·ft @ 1,000 – 2,400 rpm
Engine	Electric (front, center)	1,6 l I-4
Power	197 hp (147 kW)	104 hp @ 5,700 rpm (78 kW)
Torque	N/A (N/A)	109 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (148 N·m)
Induction	-	Atmospheric
Fuel	-	Regular
Engine	Electric (rear, center)	Electric
Power	283 hp (211 kW)	43 hp @ 1,798 rpm (32 kW)
Torque	N/A (N/A)	125 lb·ft @ 0 – 1,800 rpm (169 N·m)
Transmission	Single-speed	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)	Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po)
Energy	75.0 kWh	1.6 kWh
Voltage	N/A	240 V
Charging times	120V: N/A 240V: 10.0 h 400V: N/A	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A
Cooling	N/A	Liquid
Drivetrain structure	N/A	Parallel
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	SUV	SUV
Category	Compact SUV, Electric	Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Subcompact SUV
Assembly	Fremont, CA, US	Hwaseong, KR
Generation	1	1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	N/A	4.4 L/100km
Highway	N/A	4.9 L/100km
Combined	N/A	4.6 L/100km
Autonomy	-	978 km
Electric autonomy	509 km	N/A
CO₂ emissions	0 g/km	110 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	N/A	not available
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	standard	not available
Heated steering wheel	N/A	not available
Ventilated front seats	N/A	not available
Blindspot detection	standard	not available
Forward collision warning	standard	not available
Autonomous emergency braking	standard	not available
Lane departure warning	standard	not available
Adaptive cruise control	standard	not available
Remote engine start	optional	N/A
GPS	N/A	not available
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	N/A	standard
Front USB ports	N/A	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	N/A	standard
Android Auto compatible	N/A	standard
Bluetooth audio	N/A	standard
Wireless phone charging	N/A	not available
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion, electric assistance	rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension	independent, double wishbones	independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension	independent, multi-link	independent, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P255/45R19	P205/60R16
Rear tires	P255/45R19	P205/60R16
Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,751 mm (187″)	4,355 mm (171″)
Width	2,129 mm (84″)	1,805 mm (71″)
Height	1,624 mm (64″)	1,535 mm (60″)
Wheelbase	2,890 mm (114″)	2,700 mm (106″)
Weight	2,003 kg (4,416 lb)	1,409 kg (3,106 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	1,919 l	between 635 l and 1,789 l
Fuel tank	N/A	45 l (10 gal)
Towing capacity	not recommended	not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h	5.0 s	11.5 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h	2.8 s	8.8 s (manufacturer)
Top speed	217 km/h (135 mph) (manufacturer)	164 km/h (102 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance	38 m	43 m (manufacturer)
Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
Powertrain warranty	8 years/160,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	10/10	9/10
Reliability	5/10	8/10
Safety	8/10	9/10
Infotainment	7/10	8/10
Driving	9/10	7/10
Overall	7/10	8/10
Average	79%	83%

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