2025 Kia Niro vs. 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Niro

2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar

MSRP*: $61,500 to $78,400
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MPG - City 53 MPG 19 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 45 - 54 MPG 25 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 70.1 ft3
Engine
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 394-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 139 hp 247 - 394 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,291 - 5,511 lbs
Exterior Length 174.0 in 188.9 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 80.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.2 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 38.2 in
Rear 38.0 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 Kia Niro than in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The Kia Niro will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Convenience
The Land Rover Range Rover Velar requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Kia Niro, 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). Clearly, the Kia Niro is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro is much slimmer than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Handling
The Kia Niro has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

Powertrain
The Kia Niro has much lower torque than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, 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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. The Kia Niro has less cargo space than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.