Hyundai IONIQ EV vs. Kia Niro EV
$33,245
$39,700
Highlights
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$33,245
|
$39,700
|
| Towing Capacity |
Not available
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| MPGe |
|
|
| Range |
170 mi.
|
253 mi.
|
| Level 2 Charging |
5 hrs.
|
6 - 7 hrs.
|
| DC Fast charging |
54 mins.
|
43 mins.
|
| Battery Capacity |
38 kWh
|
64 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
134 hp
|
201 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
5 yr / 60,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
218
|
188
|
| Displacement |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
134
|
201 @ 6000
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/60HR16
|
P215/55VR17
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/60HR16
|
P215/55VR17
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 X 6.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Torsion Beam
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Torsion Beam
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
62 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
23 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
41 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
62 in
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
107 in
|
| Length, Overall |
176 in
|
174 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
38 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
72 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
37 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
96 ft³
|
100 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
Not available
|
64 ft³
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up |
23 ft³
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,371 lbs
|
3,721 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
165 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
Not available
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Total Option Weight |
Not available
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
165 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,653 lbs
|
Safety
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
12 in
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
The 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV and the 2026 Kia Niro EV both get 0 MPG combined. The 2021 IONIQ EV can travel up to 170 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on compared to 253 electric-only miles for the 2026 Niro EV.
Which car is cheaper, the 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
The 2021 Hyundai IONIQ EV is cheaper than the 2026 Kia Niro EV with a $33,245 starting MSRP versus a $39,700 starting MSRP.
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