Compare the Nissan Micra vs Kia EV2

Tight in the back, but brilliant to drive
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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9/10
Small and sensible, and incredibly good value
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

Both of these compact electric cars are remarkably easy to place on the road in town. Where they diverge is in their practicality and driving character. The Kia EV2 provides decent room in the back seats, whereas you are in for a shock regarding space in the rear of the Nissan Micra. The EV2 also has a bigger boot than the Micra, as well as more room with the back seats folded. However, if you venture onto winding country lanes, the EV2 prefers a leisurely approach to driving and will not put a smile on your face, while the Micra proves a barrel of laughs.

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Air 99kW 61kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type Hatchbacks Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Electric Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 285 litres (2 suitcases) Boot space, seats up 362 litres (3 suitcases) Best
Boot space, seats down 1,106 litres Boot space, seats down 1,201 litres Best
External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,974 mm x 1,830 mm x 1,499 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,065 mm x 1,800 mm x 1,585 mm
Towing capacity — Towing capacity 750 kg
First year tax rate £10 First year tax rate £10
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.4 miles / kWh Best
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.1 miles / kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
198 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
275 miles Best
Battery size 40 kWh Battery size 61 kWh Best
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 21 · average
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 20 · average Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 90kW 40kWh Auto Engine name 99kW 61kWh Auto
Engine size Electric • 122 BHP Engine size Electric • 133 BHP
Body type Hatchbacks Body type SUVs
Fuel type Electric Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Front wheel drive Drive type Front wheel drive
Forward gears 1 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 9.5 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 40 kWh Battery size 61 kWh Best
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
198 miles
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
275 miles Best

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 5 Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 285 litres Boot (seats up) 362 litres Best
Boot (seats down) 1,106 litres Boot (seats down) 1,201 litres Best
Length 3,974 mm Length 4,065 mm
Width 1,830 mm Width 1,800 mm
Height 1,499 mm Height 1,585 mm
Wheelbase 2.54 m Wheelbase 2.57 m
Turning circle 10.3 m Turning circle 10.3 m

Full features list

  • Metallic paint
  • Modern cloth - Black
  • Alarm
  • Full key & start push button with anti theft
  • Remote central locking
  • 12V socket in front
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 4 way manually adjustable drivers seat
  • Automatic air conditioning with scheduling function
  • Customizable welcome sequence
  • Driver and passenger sunvisor mirror with ticket holder
  • Front head restraints
  • Heat pump
  • Modern cloth upholstery
  • Polyurethane leather steering wheel
  • Rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Automatic headlights
  • Electric front/rear windows
  • Halogen headlamps
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Manual dimming interior mirror
  • Privacy glass
  • Rain sensor windscreen wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Rear wiper with reverse link
  • Roof spoiler
  • Solid paint
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • 6 airbags
  • Anti-lock Brake System + Electronic Brakeforce Distribution + Brake assist
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Electric parking brake
  • Front ventilated brake discs
  • Hill start assist
  • Rear cooled disc brake
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Seatbelt warning
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 11KW On board AC charger CCS type 2
  • 40kWh Usable Battery Capacity
  • 6m Type 2 cable
  • Max DC charging power upto 80KW
  • Multi-link rear suspension
  • 7" TFT screen combimeter
  • Driver monitoring system
  • Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
  • Intelligent speed limit assist
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning system
  • Nissan connect services
  • Power assist steering
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Telematics - remote services, notifications and connectivity services
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Google Android auto
  • eCall emergency call system
  • 2 USB - C ports
  • Arkamys audio system with 4 speakers
  • Bluetooth with audio streaming
  • DAB Digital radio
  • 18" Active steel wheels with wheel cover
  • Cloth - Grey
  • Premium paint
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 60:40 Split folding rear seats
  • Air styling with green accents
  • All-round height adjustable headrests
  • Artificial leather steering wheel
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Centre console with underneath storage and storage box
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Cream headlining
  • Driver and passenger sunvisors with vanity mirrors
  • Front 12V power socket
  • Front and rear door storage
  • Front cabin LED light
  • Glovebox
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • ISOFIX rear child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
  • LED luggage compartment lighting
  • Luggage area load cover
  • Luggage board
  • Luggage net with hooks
  • Manual adjustable driver and front passenger seat
  • Manual steering wheel adjustment
  • Rear cabin LED light
  • Rear centre armrest
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Under floor storage in luggage area
  • Customisable automatic door locking
  • Customisable automatic door unlocking
  • Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
  • Locking wheel nuts
  • Manual child locks
  • Rear occupant alert
  • Smart key with motion sensor
  • Thatcham category 2 security alarm and immobiliser
  • Visible vehicle identification number
  • Automatic defog system
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Automatic headlight control system
  • Black side sills
  • Black wheel arches
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Body coloured door mirrors
  • Chrome side accents
  • Electric front windows/one touch facility
  • Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
  • Flush door handles
  • Frunk
  • Gloss black roof rails
  • Heated rear window
  • LED Headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED high mounted brake lights
  • LED rear fog lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Rain sensing front wipers
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Solid paint
  • All round 3-point seatbelts
  • Anti-Lock braking system with emergency stop signalling
  • Curtain airbags
  • Downhill brake control
  • Electric parking brake with auto hold function
  • Electronic stability control
  • Front airbags
  • Front passenger airbag cut off switch
  • Height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Multi collision brake assist
  • Rear airbags
  • Regenerative braking paddle shifter with iPedal functionality
  • Seatbelt reminder warning
  • Side airbags
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • Vehicle stability management
  • 16" alloy wheels
  • Tyre mobility kit
  • 12.3" Driver display screen
  • 12.3" Touchscreen navigation system
  • 5.3" Climate control touchscreen
  • Blind spot collision avoidance assist (BCA)
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow and Mydrive)
  • Driver attention warning
  • E-call
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 2.0 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning and junction crossing
  • Front parking sensors
  • Highway Driving Assist 2 with hand-on detection (HDA2 w HOD)
  • Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
  • Lane Follow assist 2.0 with hands-On detection
  • Lane keep assist
  • Over the air (OTA) functionality
  • Power assist steering
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear-Cross traffic collision avoidance assist
  • Reversing camera system
  • Safe exit warning (SEW)
  • Smart cruise control 2.0 with stop and go functionality
  • Speed limiter
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
  • 1x USB-C port in front
  • 2 USB-C charge ports in rear
  • 6 speaker audio system
  • USB-C port for connection of a media device

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.