2024 Acura ZDX vs. 2025 Kia Niro Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura ZDX

2024 Acura
ZDX

MSRP*: $64,500 to $74,500
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2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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MPG - City Info not available 53 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 45 - 54 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.0 - 63.0 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 358-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 490-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 499-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 358 - 499 hp 139 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 197.7 in 174.0 in
Exterior Width 77.0 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 in
Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Niro than in the Acura ZDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia Niro will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura ZDX.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Acura ZDX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Niro, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Acura ZDX is much wider than the Kia Niro, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Acura ZDX, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Niro.

Handling
The Acura ZDX has a significantly larger turning radius than the Kia Niro, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Acura ZDX greatly out-muscles the Kia Niro.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Acura ZDX does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Niro.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura ZDX and the Kia Niro. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Acura ZDX as you will in the Kia Niro.