Comparison - Kia Niro Wave 2023 - vs - Toyota bZ4X XLE FWD 2023

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
44,550
Updated: 
04 Feb 2023
$
42,000
Updated: 
06 Jul 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Steel Gray
#8D8D8F
Snow White Pearl
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Graphite Gray
#7D7F81
Aurora Black Pearl
#262626
Runway Red
#D01B21
Fire Orange Metalic
#FC7266
Mineral Blue
#8498AC
Cityscape Green
#4E554E
Color: 
WIND CHILL PEARL
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ELEMENTAL SILVER METALLIC
#D3D7D8
HEAVY METAL
#909090
SUPERSONIC RED
#7F0712
BLACK
#2B2B2B

Electric

Battery: 
64.8 kWh
71.4 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
253mi
252mi
Full Charge Time: 
7.5 hr.with 240V Charger

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Decent driving range,
handsome design inside and out,
generous standard features.

Cons
Tepid acceleration,
banal handling,
not eligible for governmental EV rebates.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Long list of standard features
Offers a lot of the latest technology and driver assist features
Smooth ride and quiet cabin
Relatively roomy cargo area

Cons
Doesn't provide much excitement from behind the wheel
Front seat padding is a bit too firm for ideal comfort

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Generous standard connectivity features,
practical interior,
peppy acceleration off the line.

Cons
All-wheel drive costs extra,
regenerative braking isn't aggressive enough to allow one-pedal driving,
real-world range isn't up to snuff.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
188ft-lbs
at 6 000rpm
196ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
201hp
at 9 000rpm
201hp
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
40.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
174.00in
184.60in
Width: 
71.90in
73.20in
Height: 
61.80in
65.00in
Ground Clearance: 
5.90in
8.10in
Front Track: 
63.00in
Rear Track: 
63.40in
Wheel Base: 
107.10in
112.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.50
38.60
Rear Head Room: 
38.10
37.10
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
42.10in
Rear leg room: 
36.90in
35.30in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
54.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.30in
57.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.70in
44.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.40in
56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
63.70cu.ft
56.10cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
22.80cu.ft
27.70cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.70degrees
17.40degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.80degrees
25.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3803.00lbs
4266.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
no
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Hands-free entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Ventilated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
10-way power passenger seat
2 memorized driver seat settings
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
10-way power driver seat
Leatherette
6 -way manual driver seat adjustments
Height adjustable driver seat
6 -way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Leatherette/cloth
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MACPHERSON STRUT
Rear Suspension: 
Double wishbone
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Interior air filtration
Dual zone front climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
10.3" infotainment display size
7 total speakers
USB with external media control
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
1 subwoofer(s)
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
6 total speakers
USB connection
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
USB with external media control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights
LED taillights and stop lights
Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers with de-icer function
Panoramic fixed-glass roof with power sunshade
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7.0 in
18"
Wheels more: 
All season tires
All season tires
Partial wheel covers
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
no
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
no
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
4-wheel ABS
LED headlamp
Turn signal mirrors
Rear height adjustable headrests

Options

Packages: 
Preferred Accessory Package w/All-Weather Floor Liners
Preferred Accessory Package w/Carpet Mats
XLE Weather Package
Exterior Options: 
Paint Protection Film
Mudguards
Door Edge Guards
Special Color
Body Side Moldings
Activity Mount
Wheel Bolt Locks
Roof Rack Cross Bars
Interior Options: 
All-Weather Liner Package
Carpet Mat Package
Illuminated Cargo Sills
Illuminated Door Sills
Universal Tablet Holder
Cargo Net - Envelope
Cargo Tote

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leatherette/cloth
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