2025 Kia Niro vs. 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Niro

2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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2024 Volvo
XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $71,900 to $80,100
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MPG - City 53 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 45 - 54 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 64.1 ft3
Engine
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 455-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 139 hp 455 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 174.0 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 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 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid. 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 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

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 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In 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 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Handling
The Kia Niro has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In 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 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
The Kia Niro has much lower torque than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Kia Niro has less seating than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, making the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Niro as you will in the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.