2024 Ford Bronco vs. 2023 Kia Niro EV Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Bronco

2024 Ford
Bronco

MSRP*: $39,630 to $90,035
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Picture of the 2023 Kia Niro EV

2023 Kia
Niro EV

MSRP*: $39,550 to $44,550
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MPG - City 15 - 20 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 16 - 21 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 52.3 - 83.0 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 418-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 - 418 hp 201 hp
Towing Capacity 3,340 - 4,500 lbs 1,653 lbs
Exterior Length 173.7 - 198.9 in 174.0 in
Exterior Width 75.9 - 85.7 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 43.1 in
Rear 35.7 - 36.3 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 36.9 in
Head Room Front 40.8 - 43.3 in
Rear 39.8 - 41.1 in
Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.1 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Bronco than in the Kia Niro EV. The Ford Bronco will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Niro EV.

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 Ford Bronco will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Kia Niro EV, which has a much lower MSRP.

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

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Bronco is clearly the choice over the Kia Niro EV for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Bronco greatly out-muscles the Kia Niro EV.

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

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Bronco and the Kia Niro EV. With the Ford Bronco, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Kia Niro EV.