2022 Hyundai KONA Electric vs. 2022 Kia Niro
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric and 2022 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 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric and the 2022 Kia Niro.
When comparing the 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric's and the 2022 Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars and base engine power. The 2022 Kia Niro has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric's and the 2022 Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric ranges from $19,274 to $29,474 while a used 2022 Kia Niro is priced between $19,821 to $27,998.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric loses 48.4 percent of its value and the 2022 Kia Niro loses 40.4 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Kia Niro retains 8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the 2022 Kia Niro base engine makes 139 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 is rated to deliver an average of 49 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 547 miles.This gives the 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2022 Kia Niro the advantage in maximum range. The KONA Electric uses electricity, and the Niro uses 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: The 2022 Kia Niro has an average safety rating of 4.28 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$35,520
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$33,470 - $39,090
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$33,031
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$24,690 - $41,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$24,132
Price Range:
$19,274 - $29,474
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$24,040
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$23,642 - $24,345
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
19
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22,867
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,687
Price Range:
$19,821 - $27,998
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$30,019
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$23,687 - $36,573
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
170
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,309
# Good or Great Deals:
70
Hyundai KONA Electric Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
Not available
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 2022 Hyundai KONA Electric
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Kia Niro
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
9.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 9.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
1.7 - 2.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
1.5 - 6.7
Hyundai KONA Electric Rankings
Ranking
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40 out of / 44Kia Niro Rankings
Ranking
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32 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2022 Hyundai KONA Electric Trim Levels
Limited, 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.28 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp
Torque:
291 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 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:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
127 / 108 / 120
Range (city/hwy):
258 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
64 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
9.5 hours (240V)
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
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
607 / 547 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Roof Rack:
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
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.4 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:
111.6 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:
3715 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
61.2 inches
Length:
165.6 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.2 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:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
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
Blue Wave / Blue Wave w/Black Roof
Gray
Galactic Gray / Galactic Gray/Black Roof
Green
Cactus Fern / Cactus Fern w/Black Roof
Red
Pulse Red / Pulse Red w/Black Roof
White
Lunar White / Lunar White w/Black Roof
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Deep Cerulean
Gray
Steel Gray
Green
Not available
Red
Runway Red
White
Snow White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Gray
