2025 Hyundai
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2025 Kia
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| MPG - City | 24 - 29 MPG | 53 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 29 - 35 MPG | 45 - 54 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.7 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 | 147 - 190 hp | 139 hp |
| Exterior Length | 171.3 - 172.6 in | 174.0 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.9 in | 71.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Niro than in the Hyundai Kona, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Kona and the Kia Niro.
Convenience
The Kia Niro requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Kona, making it more convenient to drive.
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 Hyundai Kona will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Niro.
Dimensions
The Hyundai Kona is about the same width as the Kia Niro.
When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Kona takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Niro.
Handling
The Hyundai Kona has the same turning radius as the Kia Niro, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona greatly out-muscles the Kia Niro.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Hyundai Kona 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 Hyundai Kona and the Kia Niro.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai Kona as you will in the Kia Niro.