2025 Kia
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2026 Kia
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| MPG - City | 53 MPG | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | 45 - 54 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.7 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 1,653 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 174.0 in | 183.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.9 in | 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.8 - 39.1 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Kia Niro than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
The Kia Niro offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
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 Kia Niro will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro is much slimmer than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Niro, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Handling
The Kia Niro has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Niro has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
Powertrain
The Kia Niro has much lower torque than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Niro and the Kia Sportage Hybrid.
The Kia Niro has less cargo space than the Kia Sportage Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.