2020 Hyundai KONA Electric vs. 2020 Kia Niro EV

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric and 2020 Kia Niro EV contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric and the 2020 Kia Niro EV.

In comparing the 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric's and the 2020 Kia Niro EV's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2020 Kia Niro EV has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric and 2020 Kia Niro EV have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric's and the 2020 Kia Niro EV's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric is a better car than the 2020 Kia Niro EV.

Pricing: A used 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric ranges from $17,497 to $25,794 while a used 2020 Kia Niro EV is priced between $17,499 to $26,994.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric loses 48.4 percent of its value and the 2020 Kia Niro EV loses 50 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Kia Niro EV.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric and the 2020 Kia Niro EV makes 201 horsepower. The KONA Electric is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 258 miles. The Niro EV is rated to deliver an average of 123 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 239 miles. This gives the 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Kia Niro EV. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the KONA Electric is 9.5 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Niro EV is 59 hours (120V).

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are electric SUVs, the 2020 Kia Niro EV has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric has the advantage in the area of cargo space. The 2020 Hyundai KONA Electric and 2020 Kia Niro EV are comparable in regards to rear head room.

Safety Ratings: The 2020 Kia Niro EV has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.