2021 Hyundai KONA vs. 2021 Kia Niro
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Hyundai KONA and 2021 Kia Niro 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 2021 Hyundai KONA and the 2021 Kia Niro.
When comparing the 2021 Hyundai KONA's and the 2021 Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Hyundai KONA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2021 Kia Niro has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Hyundai KONA's and the 2021 Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Hyundai KONA is a better car than the 2021 Kia Niro.
Pricing: A used 2021 Hyundai KONA ranges from $15,336 to $23,795 while a used 2021 Kia Niro is priced between $17,840 to $26,997.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Hyundai KONA loses 34.1 percent of its value and the 2021 Kia Niro loses 40.4 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Hyundai KONA retains 6.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Kia Niro.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai KONA is 8.1 out of 10 while the Kia Niro's quality rating is 7.4 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai KONA being ranked 4 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs and the Kia Niro being ranked 4 out of 5 Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai KONA is 5.9 out of 10. For the Kia Niro the reliability rating is 5.6 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai KONA a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Niro.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Hyundai KONA’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the 2021 Kia Niro base engine makes 139 horsepower. The KONA is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. The Niro is rated to deliver an average of 49 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 547 miles. This gives the 2021 Kia Niro the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Hyundai KONA. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2021 Kia Niro, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Hyundai KONA has higher safety ratings than the 2021 Kia Niro, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.28 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$22,058
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$18,750 - $29,100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$33,044
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$24,690 - $41,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,067
Price Range:
$15,336 - $23,795
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,068
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,501 - $28,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
861
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43,252
# Good or Great Deals:
227
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,361
Price Range:
$17,840 - $26,997
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$26,228
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$22,361 - $30,473
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
57
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43,313
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Hyundai KONA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Niro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Hyundai KONA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7.3 - 11
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Kia Niro
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
8.1 - 8.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.5 - 10
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
2.9 - 8.1
Hyundai KONA Rankings
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32 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2021 Hyundai KONA Trim Levels
Limited, NIGHT, SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Ultimate
2021 Kia Niro Trim Levels
EX Premium, LX, LXS, Touring, Touring Special Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.28 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
139 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 436 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
51 / 46 / 49
Range (city/hwy):
607 / 547 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
45.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
113.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
19.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2890 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
164 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3100 lbs
Width:
71.1 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Surf Blue
Gray
Galactic Gray / Thunder Gray
Red
Pulse Red
Silver
Sonic Silver
White
Chalk White / Lunar White
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Deep Cerulean
Gray
Not available
Red
Runway Red
Silver
Silky Silver
White
Snow White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray/Black
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Gray
