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Ford EcoSport vs. Kia Niro

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$22,040
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$29,890
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2027 Kia Niro
Starting MSRP
$22,040
$29,890
Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
N/A
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
MPG
23 City / 29 Hwy
Not available
Horsepower
166 hp
139 hp
Drive Type
Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
5 yr / 60,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2027 Kia Niro
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
149 @ 4500
195
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
166 @ 6500
139 @ 5700
Displacement
2.0 L/122
1.6 L/96
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
23 City / 29 Hwy
53 City / 54 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2027 Kia Niro
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR16
P205/60HR16
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR16
P205/60HR16
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
16 X 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 in
16 X 6.5 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2027 Kia Niro
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2027 Kia Niro
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
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
35 ft
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2027 Kia Niro
Track Width, Rear
60 in
63 in
Second Head Room
38 in
40 in
Front Head Room
40 in
41 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
53 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
60 in
62 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Height, Overall
65 in
61 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
91 ft³
105 ft³
Front Leg Room
43 in
42 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
6 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
50 ft³
61 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
99 in
107 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
40 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
72 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
21 ft³
22 ft³
Length, Overall
161 in
174 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
56 in
Second Hip Room
51 in
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
55 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2027 Kia Niro
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
11 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,300 lbs
3,208 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,000 lbs
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2027 Kia Niro
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

Entertainment comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2027 Kia Niro
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2027 Kia Niro
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2022 Ford EcoSport2027 Kia Niro
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
10 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
11 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which car is cheaper, the 2022 Ford EcoSport or the 2027 Kia Niro?

The 2022 Ford EcoSport is cheaper than the 2027 Kia Niro with a $22,040 starting MSRP versus a $29,890 starting MSRP.

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