Kia Niro vs Hyundai Kona
Overview | |
Years produced2017-Present | Years produced2018-Present |
MSRP$26,590 | MSRP$24,550 |
Listings3688 | Listings9449 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe all-new 2023 Kia Niro offers up a fresh take on sustainable mobility. From cleanly defined exterior lines to a minimalist but eco-friendly cabin redesign (the seats are made from eucalyptus leaves!), the second-generation Niro also tops the fuel economy charts with a best-in-class 53 mpg combined. | |
Reviews SummaryThat there are no major changes beyond a couple of new trim levels for the 2025 Hyundai Kona is neither a surprise nor a bad thing. Not a surprise because this second-generation model only made its debut one year ago, making it too soon to expect any major updates. And not a bad thing because, frankly, this second-generation Kona was already a great subcompact SUV. Time does not stand still, however, particularly when it comes to crossovers, so it’s time to find out how the Kona performs one year on, and whether it continues to deliver value in an increasingly busy part of the market. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.6L 139 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity1.3 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City53 | MPG City |
MPG Highway45 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.6L 139 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity1.3 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City53 | MPG City |
MPG Highway45 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3071 lbs | Curb Weight3005 lbs |
Height60.8 in | Height62.2 in |
Length174.0 in | Length171.3 in |
Width71.8 in | Width71.9 in |
Wheelbase107.1 in | Wheelbase104.7 in |
Maximum Payload1140 lbs | Maximum Payload1085 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2017-Present | 2018-Present |
MSRP | $26,590 | $24,550 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The all-new 2023 Kia Niro offers up a fresh take on sustainable mobility. From cleanly defined exterior lines to a minimalist but eco-friendly cabin redesign (the seats are made from eucalyptus leaves!), the second-generation Niro also tops the fuel economy charts with a best-in-class 53 mpg combined. | That there are no major changes beyond a couple of new trim levels for the 2025 Hyundai Kona is neither a surprise nor a bad thing. Not a surprise because this second-generation model only made its debut one year ago, making it too soon to expect any major updates. And not a bad thing because, frankly, this second-generation Kona was already a great subcompact SUV. Time does not stand still, however, particularly when it comes to crossovers, so it’s time to find out how the Kona performs one year on, and whether it continues to deliver value in an increasingly busy part of the market. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.6L 139 hp I4 Hybrid | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 1.3 kWh | |
MPG City | 53 | |
MPG Highway | 45 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.6L 139 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 1.3 kWh | |
MPG City | 53 | |
MPG Highway | 45 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 25.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3071 lbs | 3005 lbs |
Height | 60.8 in | 62.2 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 171.3 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 71.9 in |
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 104.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1140 lbs | 1085 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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