2025 Buick Envista vs. 2025 Kia Niro Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Envista

2025 Buick
Envista

MSRP*: $23,700 to $28,600
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2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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MPG - City 28 MPG 53 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG 45 - 54 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 42.0 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 137-hp, 1.2-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 139 hp
Exterior Length 182.6 in 174.0 in
Exterior Width 71.5 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 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 Kia Niro than in the Buick Envista, 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 Buick Envista and the Kia Niro.

Convenience
The Kia Niro requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Buick Envista, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Buick Envista is a better financial choice over the Kia Niro, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Buick Envista is about the same width as the Kia Niro. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Buick Envista, which is slightly longer than the Kia Niro.

Handling
The Buick Envista has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Kia Niro, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Buick Envista and the Kia Niro.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Buick Envista does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Kia Niro.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Buick Envista and the Kia Niro. The Buick Envista has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Niro.