Ford C-Max Hybrid vs. Kia Niro EV
$24,120
$39,700
Highlights
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$24,120
|
$39,700
|
| Towing Capacity |
Not available
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric I-4
|
Electric
|
| MPGe |
|
|
| Range |
Not available
|
253 mi.
|
| Level 2 Charging |
Not available
|
6 - 7 hrs.
|
| DC Fast charging |
Not available
|
43 mins.
|
| Battery Capacity |
1 kWh
|
64 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
188 hp
|
201 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
129 @ 4000
|
188
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Gas/Electric I-4
|
Electric
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
188 @ 6000
|
201 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
42 City / 38 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/50VR17
|
P215/55VR17
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/50VR17
|
P215/55VR17
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
38 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
23 ft³
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
62 in
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
107 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
72 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
60 in
|
62 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
64 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
41 in
|
41 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
100 ft³
|
100 ft³
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
174 in
|
174 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Height, Overall |
64 in
|
62 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
53 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
53 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
25 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
14 gal
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
165 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,640 lbs
|
3,721 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
165 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
Not available
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
390
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
12 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which car is cheaper, the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
The 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid is cheaper than the 2026 Kia Niro EV with a $24,120 starting MSRP versus a $39,700 starting MSRP.
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