Honda Fit vs. Kia Niro
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Fit and 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 Honda Fit and the Kia Niro.
In comparing the Honda Fit's and the Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit has the advantage in the area of resale value. The Kia Niro has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Fit's and the Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the Kia Niro is a better car than the Honda Fit.
Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $13,464 to $23,554 while a used 2020 Kia Niro is priced between $10,650 to $23,222.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Fit loses 20.6 percent of its value and the Kia Niro loses 47.1 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 26.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Niro.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Kia Niro base engine makes 139 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles. The Niro is rated to deliver an average of 49 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 547 miles. This gives the Kia Niro the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda Fit. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 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, and cargo space. The Honda Fit, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Fit has higher safety ratings than the Kia Niro, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.45 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16190
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
18259
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13400 - 30900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
24590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
31781
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
24590 - 37900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18609
Price Range:
13464 - 23554
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
15580
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
11319 - 23573
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
200
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51506
# Good or Great Deals:
46
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17329
Price Range:
10650 - 23222
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
21288
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
17329 - 25745
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
38
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78516
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Honda Fit Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.8 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Kia Niro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Fit
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.7 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.311
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Niro
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.93448737551196
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 8.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2307600846646607
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
2.2 - 2.7
Honda Fit Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 37Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 37Ranking
3 out of / 37Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
5 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
28 out of / 37Kia Niro Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
10 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 36Ranking
19 out of / 36Ranking
21 out of / 31Ranking
25 out of / 36Ranking
31 out of / 31Ranking
36 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Honda Fit Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, LX, Sport
Kia Niro Trim Levels
EX Premium, LX, LXS, Touring, Touring Special Edition
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.45 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:
130 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
114 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 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):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 36 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
307 / 382 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
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.3 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:
2522 lbs
Width:
67 inches
Height:
60 inches
Length:
161.4 inches
Wheelbase:
99.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3199 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:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
185/60R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Gray
Not available
Silver
Silky Silver
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Deep Cerulean
Red
Runway Red
White
Snow White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Gray
