Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid vs. Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 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 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid.
When we compare the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's and the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of reliability and overall quality score. The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's and the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is a better car than the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid ranges from $17,694 to $25,927 while a used 2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid is priced between $22,989 to $31,628.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid loses 40.5 percent of its value and the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid loses 41.8 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid retains 1.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is 6.9 out of 10 while the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid's quality rating is 7.5 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid being ranked 5 out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars and the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid being ranked 3 out of 5 Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is 5.9 out of 10. For the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid makes 139 horsepower. The IONIQ Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 59 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 714 miles. The Niro Plug-In Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 46 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid. The IONIQ Hybrid uses regular unleaded, and the Niro Plug-In Hybrid uses electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, and cargo space. The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$24,898
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$23,600 - $26,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,590
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:
$21,717
Price Range:
$17,694 - $25,927
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$23,425
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$21,717 - $24,749
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
71
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44,746
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,822
Price Range:
$22,989 - $31,628
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$30,019
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$23,687 - $36,573
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
77
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,024
# Good or Great Deals:
38
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.9 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
10.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
10.3 - 11.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
25.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.6 - 12.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
1.5 - 6.7
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Rankings
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29 out of / 32Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Trim Levels
Blue, Limited, SE, SEL
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels
EX, EX Premium, LXS
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):
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
139 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 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):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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):
58 / 60 / 59
Range (city/hwy):
690 / 714 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):
48 / 44 / 46
Range (city/hwy):
573 / 528 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
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
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
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
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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
26.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
122.7 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:
2996 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
176 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3391 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:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Intense Blue
Gray
Amazon Gray
Red
Scarlet Red Pearl
Silver
Stellar Silver
White
Ceramic White
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Deep Cerulean
Gray
Graphite Gray / Steel Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Snow White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Dark Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Light Gray/Electric Blue Accent
