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Hyundai Kona N vs. Kia Niro

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Highlights

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2023 Hyundai Kona N2027 Kia Niro
Starting MSRP
$34,950
$29,890
Towing Capacity
N/A
N/A
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
MPG
20 City / 27 Hwy
Not available
Horsepower
276 hp
139 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

Engine comparison
2023 Hyundai Kona N2027 Kia Niro
Displacement
2.0 L/122
1.6 L/96
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
276 @ 6000
139 @ 5700
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
289 @ 1600
195
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
20 City / 27 Hwy
53 City / 54 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2023 Hyundai Kona N2027 Kia Niro
Rear Tire Size
P235/40YR19
P205/60HR16
Front Wheel Size
19 X 8 in
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
19 X 8 in
16 X 6.5 in
Front Tire Size
P235/40YR19
P205/60HR16
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2023 Hyundai Kona N2027 Kia Niro
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2023 Hyundai Kona N2027 Kia Niro
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
35 ft
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
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2023 Hyundai Kona N2027 Kia Niro
Front Head Room
40 in
41 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
55 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
35 in
40 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
46 ft³
61 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
72 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
19 ft³
22 ft³
Second Head Room
38 in
40 in
Height, Overall
61 in
61 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Rear
62 in
63 in
Wheelbase
102 in
107 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
53 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
166 in
174 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
62 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Passenger Volume
94 ft³
105 ft³
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Min Ground Clearance
7 in
6 in
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
52 in
53 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
56 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2023 Hyundai Kona N2027 Kia Niro
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
11 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,340 lbs
3,208 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2023 Hyundai Kona N2027 Kia Niro
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2023 Hyundai Kona N2027 Kia Niro
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

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2023 Hyundai Kona N2027 Kia Niro
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2023 Hyundai Kona N2027 Kia Niro
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
11 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
10 in
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc

FAQ

Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Hyundai Kona N or the 2027 Kia Niro?

The 2027 Kia Niro is cheaper than the 2023 Hyundai Kona N with a $29,890 starting MSRP versus a $34,950 starting MSRP.

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