2025 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2025 Kia Niro Review

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2025 Hyundai
Tucson

MSRP*: $28,355 to $39,795
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2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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MPG - City 24 - 25 MPG 53 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 45 - 54 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 80.3 ft3 63.7 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 hp 139 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 182.7 in 174.0 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 71.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 38.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.5 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
The Hyundai Tucson offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Kia Niro. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Niro.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Tucson as you will with the Kia Niro, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). Whether you pick the Hyundai Tucson or the Kia Niro, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Tucson is much wider than the Kia Niro, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Hyundai Tucson, which is slightly longer than the Kia Niro.

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

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

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson and the Kia Niro. With the Hyundai Tucson, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Kia Niro.