2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2025 Kia Niro Review

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2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,350 to $33,400
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2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 53 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 45 - 54 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 139 hp
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 174.0 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 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 Hyundai Kona, 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 Hyundai Kona and the Kia Niro.

Convenience
The Kia Niro requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Kona, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Kona will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Niro.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Kona is about the same width as the Kia Niro. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Kona takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Kia Niro.

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has the same turning radius as the Kia Niro, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona greatly out-muscles the Kia Niro.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Hyundai Kona 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 Hyundai Kona and the Kia Niro. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Hyundai Kona as you will in the Kia Niro.