Kia Niro (2026 – present) vs Hyundai Ioniq 3 (2026 – present): specs compared
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 147 hp against 139 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.7 s. The Kia Niro is the lighter car, from 1,455 kg against 1,550 kg. At 4,420 mm, the Kia Niro is 265 mm longer than the Hyundai Ioniq 3.
| Specification |
Kia
Niro
2026 – present
|
Hyundai
Ioniq 3
2026 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2026 – present | 2026 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Electric |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 139 hp | 147 hp |
| Torque | 265 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 s | 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,420 mm | 4,155 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,544 mm | 1,506 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,455 kg | 1,550 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.