2025 Kia Niro vs. 2025 Kia Sportage Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Niro

2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage

2025 Kia
Sportage

MSRP*: $27,190 to $38,090
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MPG - City 53 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 45 - 54 MPG 26 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 74.1 ft3
Engine
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 139 hp 187 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,653 lbs
Exterior Length 174.0 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 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 Kia Niro offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Kia Sportage, with comparable head- and legroom. The Kia Niro will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Kia Sportage.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Niro as you will with the Kia Sportage, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Niro will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Kia Sportage.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro is much slimmer than the Kia Sportage, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Kia Niro, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Kia Sportage.

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

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

Powertrain
The Kia Niro has much lower torque than the Kia Sportage, 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 and the Kia Sportage. The Kia Niro has less cargo space than the Kia Sportage, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.