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2022 Hyundai KONA vs. 2022 Kia Niro

In comparing the 2022 Hyundai KONA's and the 2022 Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the 2022 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 2022 Kia Niro has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Hyundai KONA's and the 2022 Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Hyundai KONA is a better car than the 2022 Kia Niro.

2022 Hyundai KONA vs. 2022 Kia Niro Pricing

A used 2022 Hyundai KONA ranges from $19,889 to $28,443 while a used 2022 Kia Niro is priced between $23,991 to $31,558.

2022 Hyundai KONA vs. 2022 Kia Niro Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Hyundai KONA loses 43.3 percent of its value and the 2022 Kia Niro loses 48.7 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Hyundai KONA retains 5.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Kia Niro.

2022 Hyundai KONA vs. 2022 Kia Niro Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai KONA is 7.8 out of 10 while the Kia Niro's quality rating is 7.1 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai KONA being ranked 5 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs and the Kia Niro being ranked 3 out of 4 Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs.

2022 Hyundai KONA vs. 2022 Kia Niro 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 2022 Hyundai KONA’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the 2022 Kia Niro base engine makes 139 horsepower. The KONA is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles. The Niro is rated to deliver an average of 49 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 547 miles. This gives the 2022 Kia Niro the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Hyundai KONA. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The 2022 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 Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2022 Hyundai KONA has higher safety ratings than the 2022 Kia Niro, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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Pricing

New Asking Price:

$21,403 - $31,825

Used Asking Price:

$19,889 - $28,443

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

43.3%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$23,991 - $31,558

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

48.7%

Hyundai KONA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

5.9 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Kia Niro Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.1 / 10

Reliability:

5.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.6 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Hyundai KONA Rankings

Best Korean Subcompact SUVs

1 / 4

Best Gas Mileage Subcompact SUVs

2 / 20

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

3 / 66

Best Korean Crossover SUVs

4 / 11

Best Korean 5-seater SUVs

4 / 7

Best Subcompact SUVs

5 / 20

Most Comfortable Subcompact SUVs

6 / 20

Subcompact SUVs with the Most Horsepower

7 / 20

Best Subcompact SUVs for Tall People

8 / 20

Most Affordable Subcompact SUVs

8 / 19

Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs

9 / 20

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

10 / 62

Most Affordable 5-seater SUVs

10 / 53

Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

12 / 20

Best Off-road Subcompact SUVs

13 / 20

Subcompact SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 20

Safest Crossover SUVs

15 / 66

Most Comfortable 5-seater SUVs

19 / 55

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

25 / 66

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

29 / 66

5-seater SUVs with Best Resale Value

30 / 55

Best 5-seater SUVs

30 / 55

Best Crossover SUVs

32 / 66

5-seater SUVs with the Most Horsepower

33 / 55

Best 5-seater SUVs for Tall People

34 / 55

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

38 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

42 / 66

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

43 / 66

Best Off-road 5-seater SUVs

47 / 55

5-seater SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

48 / 55

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

53 / 66

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

57 / 66

Kia Niro Rankings

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

1 / 29

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

1 / 26

Hybrid Subcompact SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

1 / 4

Most Affordable Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

1 / 4

Best Korean Hybrid Crossover SUVs

2 / 10

Best Korean Hybrid SUVs

2 / 10

Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs for Tall People

2 / 4

Most Comfortable Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

2 / 4

Best Korean Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

2 / 2

Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

3 / 4

Hybrid Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

3 / 4

Hybrid Subcompact SUVs with the Most Horsepower

4 / 4

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

8 / 27

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs

9 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 27

Best Hybrid SUVs

10 / 30

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

10 / 30

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

10 / 30

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

11 / 30

Safest Hybrid SUVs

12 / 30

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

12 / 27

Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs

13 / 30

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

14 / 30

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

19 / 30

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

30 / 30

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

2022 Hyundai KONA Trim Levels

Limited, N Line, SE, SEL

2022 Kia Niro Trim Levels

EX Premium, LX, LXS, LXS Special Edition, 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

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

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 Specifications

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:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


30 / 35 / 32

Range (city/hwy):

396 / 462 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

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Safety Equipment

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

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:

35.2 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:

2899 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

61 inches

Length:

165.6 inches

Wheelbase:

102.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.7 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3117 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

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