2024 Kia Niro EV vs. 2025 Subaru Outback Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Niro EV

2024 Kia
Niro EV

MSRP*: $39,600 to $44,600
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Picture of the 2025 Subaru Outback

2025 Subaru
Outback

MSRP*: $28,895 to $42,795
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MPG - City Info not available 21 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 26 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 75.6 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 182-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 260-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 hp 182 - 260 hp
Towing Capacity 1,653 lbs 2,700 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 174.0 in 191.3 - 191.9 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 74.2 - 74.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.1 - 40.1 in
Rear 39.1 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Subaru Outback than in the Kia Niro EV, 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 Kia Niro EV and the Subaru Outback.

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). The Kia Niro EV is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Outback.

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

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

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Subaru Outback is clearly the choice over the Kia Niro EV for pulling heavy loads. The Kia Niro EV has a little more horsepower than the Subaru Outback.

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