2024 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2025 Kia Niro Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

2024 Ford
Bronco Sport

MSRP*: $29,795 to $38,390
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Niro

2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 53 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 45 - 54 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.6 - 65.2 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 181 - 250 hp 139 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 2,200 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 172.7 in 174.0 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Bronco Sport than the Kia Niro. The Ford Bronco Sport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Niro.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Bronco Sport as you will with the Kia Niro, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). Whether you pick the Ford Bronco Sport or the Kia Niro, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco Sport is much wider than the Kia Niro, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Ford Bronco Sport takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Niro.

Handling
The Ford Bronco Sport has a larger turning radius than the Kia Niro, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Ford Bronco Sport has a little more horsepower than the Kia Niro.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Bronco Sport 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 Ford Bronco Sport and the Kia Niro. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Ford Bronco Sport as you will in the Kia Niro.