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Kia EV5 vs Nissan Micra comparison

Compare performance (306 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 24,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV5 or Nissan Micra?

Kia EV5 vs Nissan Micra: Key differences

Kia EV5

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  • considerably more power
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Nissan Micra

  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Nissan Micra is substantially cheaper – starting at 24,000 £ , while the Kia EV5 costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,429 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Nissan Micra is moderately more efficient: consuming 14.2 kWh/100km compared to 16.9 kWh/100km for the Kia EV5. That’s a difference of about 2.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV5 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 114 km more than the Nissan Micra.

Micra

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV5 offers considerably more power – delivering 306 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Nissan Micra takes 8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV5 delivers substantially more torque with 480 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

EV5

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Micra is substantially lighter – 1,452 kg compared to 2,069 kg. The difference is around 617 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV5 carries visibly more – 511 kg compared to 408 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV5 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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EV5

Kia EV5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 - 306 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 476 - 530 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 51,400 £
Price
24,000 - 29,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.9 - 18.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.2 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
476 - 530 km
Electric Range
317 - 416 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
2,069 - 2,205 kg
Curb weight
1,452 - 1,527 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,774 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
465 - 511 kg
Payload
403 - 408 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 306 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
295 - 480 Nm
Torque
225 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 - 225 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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