2024 Kia Niro EV vs. 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Niro EV

2024 Kia
Niro EV

MSRP*: $39,600 to $44,600
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Picture of the 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

2024 Land Rover
Discovery Sport

MSRP*: $48,900 to $53,100
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MPG - City Info not available 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 60.0 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 246-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 hp 246 hp
Towing Capacity 1,653 lbs 4,409 lbs
Exterior Length 174.0 in 181.0 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 75.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.7 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Land Rover Discovery Sport than in the Kia Niro EV, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Kia Niro EV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

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 EV is a better financial choice over the Land Rover Discovery Sport, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro EV is much slimmer than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Kia Niro EV is slightly shorter than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Kia Niro EV has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Land Rover Discovery Sport is clearly the choice over the Kia Niro EV for pulling heavy loads. The Kia Niro EV has a little less horsepower than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Powertrain
The Kia Niro EV has much lower torque than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Kia Niro EV has less seating than the Land Rover Discovery Sport, making the Land Rover Discovery Sport the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Kia Niro EV has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Land Rover Discovery Sport.