2025 Kia Niro vs. 2024 Porsche Macan Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Niro

2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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Picture of the 2024 Porsche Macan

2024 Porsche
Macan

MSRP*: $60,900 to $86,800
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MPG - City 53 MPG 17 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 45 - 54 MPG 22 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 53.0 ft3
Engine
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 261-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 375-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 434-hp, 2.9-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 139 hp 261 - 434 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 174.0 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 76.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Info not available
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in
Info not available

*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

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Niro as you will with the Porsche Macan, 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). Clearly, the Kia Niro is a better financial choice over the Porsche Macan, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro is much slimmer than the Porsche Macan, 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 Porsche Macan.

Handling
The Kia Niro has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Porsche Macan, 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 Porsche Macan.

Powertrain
The Kia Niro has much lower torque than the Porsche Macan, 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 Porsche Macan. The Kia Niro has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Porsche Macan.