Hyundai KONA EV vs. Kia Niro EV
$32,975
$39,700
Highlights
| 2025 Hyundai KONA EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$32,975
|
$39,700
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| MPGe |
Not available
|
|
| Combined MPGe |
118 - 120
|
Not available
|
| Range |
200 - 258 mi.
|
253 mi.
|
| Level 2 Charging |
4 - 9 hrs.
|
6 - 7 hrs.
|
| DC Fast charging |
43 - 47 mins.
|
43 mins.
|
| Battery Capacity |
48 - 64 kWh
|
64 kWh
|
| Horsepower |
133 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
| 2025 Hyundai KONA EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
188
|
188
|
| Displacement |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Electric
|
Electric
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
133
|
201 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2025 Hyundai KONA EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P215/60HR17
|
P215/55VR17
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P215/60HR17
|
P215/55VR17
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2025 Hyundai KONA EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2025 Hyundai KONA EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
35 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2025 Hyundai KONA EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
6 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
63 in
|
62 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
37 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
100 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
105 in
|
107 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
52 in
|
53 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
26 ft³
|
23 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
72 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
172 in
|
174 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
64 ft³
|
64 ft³
|
| Height, Overall |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2025 Hyundai KONA EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
165 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
165 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
1,653 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,571 lbs
|
3,721 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2025 Hyundai KONA EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2025 Hyundai KONA EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2025 Hyundai KONA EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2025 Hyundai KONA EV | 2026 Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
11 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2025 Hyundai KONA EV or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
The 2025 Hyundai KONA EV and the 2026 Kia Niro EV both get 0 MPG combined. The 2025 KONA EV can travel up to 258 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 2025 Hyundai KONA EV or the 2026 Kia Niro EV?
The 2025 Hyundai KONA EV is cheaper than the 2026 Kia Niro EV with a $32,975 starting MSRP versus a $39,700 starting MSRP.
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