2025 Buick Envista vs. 2024 Kia Niro EV Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Envista

2025 Buick
Envista

MSRP*: $23,700 to $28,600
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Picture of the 2024 Kia Niro EV

2024 Kia
Niro EV

MSRP*: $39,600 to $44,600
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MPG - City 28 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 32 MPG Info not available
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)
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 hp 201 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,653 lbs
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 36.9 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.1 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Buick Envista offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Kia Niro EV. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Envista and the Kia Niro EV.

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 EV, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Buick Envista is about the same width as the Kia Niro EV. 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 EV.

Handling
The Buick Envista has a significantly larger turning radius than the Kia Niro EV, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Buick Envista has a lot less horsepower than the Kia Niro EV.

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 EV.

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 EV. The Buick Envista has significantly less cargo capacity than the Kia Niro EV.