2024 Kia Niro vs. 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Niro

2024 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,940 to $35,340
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Picture of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

2024 Subaru
Crosstrek

MSRP*: $25,195 to $32,195
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MPG - City 53 MPG 25 - 27 MPG
MPG - Hwy 45 - 54 MPG 29 - 34 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 54.7 - 54.9 ft3
Engine
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 152-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 139 hp 152 - 182 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 174.0 in 176.4 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 70.9 - 71.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 42.9 in
Rear 36.5 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 39.8 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 Subaru Crosstrek. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Niro and the Subaru Crosstrek.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Niro as you will with the Subaru Crosstrek, 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). The Kia Niro is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Dimensions
The Kia Niro is a little wider than the Subaru Crosstrek, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Kia Niro takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Crosstrek.

Handling
The Kia Niro has the same turning radius as the Subaru Crosstrek, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Niro has a lot less horsepower than the Subaru Crosstrek.

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