2024 Kia
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2024 Subaru
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 21 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 26 - 32 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.7 ft3 | 75.6 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 182 - 260 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 2,700 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 174.0 in | 191.3 - 191.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.9 in | 74.2 - 74.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 36.9 in |
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.1 in |
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Outback than in the Kia Niro EV, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Niro EV and the Subaru Outback.
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 EV is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Outback.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro EV is much slimmer than the Subaru Outback, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Niro EV, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Subaru Outback.
Handling
The Kia Niro EV has the same turning radius as the Subaru Outback, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Outback is clearly the choice over the Kia Niro EV for pulling heavy loads.
The Kia Niro EV has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Outback.
Powertrain
The Kia Niro EV has much lower torque than the Subaru Outback, 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 EV and the Subaru Outback.
The Kia Niro EV has less cargo space than the Subaru Outback, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.