2026 Chevrolet
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2025 Kia
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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 | 63.5 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 175 hp | 139 hp |
| Exterior Length | 183.2 in | 174.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.9 in | 71.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.9 in |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 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.
Comfort
The Chevrolet Equinox offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Niro, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Kia Niro offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Chevrolet Equinox, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Equinox will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Niro.
Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Equinox 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 Chevrolet Equinox, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Kia Niro.
Performance
The Chevrolet Equinox has a little more horsepower than the Kia Niro.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Equinox 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 Chevrolet Equinox and the Kia Niro.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Chevrolet Equinox as you will in the Kia Niro.