Kia Niro (2018 – 2021) vs Hyundai Kona Electric (2018 – 2020): specs compared
Both offer around 204 hp at most. The Hyundai Kona Electric is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 7.8 s. The Kia Niro has the higher top speed: 172 km/h against 167 km/h. At 4,374 mm, the Kia Niro is 193 mm longer than the Hyundai Kona Electric.
| Specification |
Kia
Niro
2018 – 2021
|
Hyundai
Kona Electric
2018 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2021 | 2018 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Electric, Hybrid | Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 204 hp | 135 – 201 hp |
| Torque | 147 – 395 Nm | 393 – 395 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 10.8 s | 7.6 – 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 172 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 1.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,356 – 4,374 mm | 4,181 mm |
| Width | 1,806 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,534 – 1,570 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,579 – 1,646 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.