The Kia Niro Hybrid is an attractive small crossover with refined accommodations, abundant features, and plentiful practicality. It offers spacious seating, flexible cargo capacity, and bold style. It's also nicely equipped with many experience-enhancing amenities. An all-new second-generation makes the 2023 Niro even better, delivering more technology, versatility, and curb appeal than ever.
While there's no shortage of electrified compact vehicles to choose from, the Kia Niro delivers a compellingly well-rounded experience that's tough to beat. To show you what we mean, we've created a page comparing the Kia Niro to three prominent competitors. Here's a quick look at a few highlights.
Kia Niro vs. Toyota Prius
- While both models have flexible interiors, the Kia Niro Hybrid handles cargo better thanks to its wider rear gate, taller roofline, and greater storage volume--22.8 cubic feet behind the second row and 63.7 behind the first.
- Back-seat passengers will appreciate the Niro's class-leading rear legroom--39.8 inches compared to the Prius' 34.8.
Kia Niro vs. Hyundai Kona
- The Kia Niro's larger passenger volume translates to more front and rear headroom and extra legroom for back-seat occupants.
- The Niro and Kona are both available as EVs. However, if you don't want to go full-electric, the Kia Niro also offers hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants.
- The Kia Niro's battery-assisted powertrain has 195 pound-feet of torque, giving it smoother and more responsive acceleration. The Hyundai Kona's standard engine has just 132 pound-feet of torque.
Kia Niro vs. Hyundai Tucson
- The Kia Niro is impressively efficient, boasting an EPA-estimated 53 mpg with 16-inch wheels and 49 mpg with 18-inch wheels.1 The Tucson Hybrid's most economical configuration achieves an EPA-estimated 38 mpg.
- Despite its smaller exterior, the Kia Niro provides slightly more headroom and legroom for drivers than the Tucson.
- The Niro comes standard with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, while the Tucson reserves these features for a higher trim.
Test-Drive a New Kia Niro near Pontiac
Reach out to Golling Kia for more information about the Kia Niro and its available configuration options, financing offers, and reservation opportunities. If you'd like to experience the accommodations, features, and drivability firsthand, we welcome you to visit our Kia dealership in Madison Heights for a test drive. We'd love to give you a tour.
1Based on EPA estimates for the 2024 model year. The listed figures are for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on operating conditions, vehicle maintenance, driving habits, and other factors.
