Kia Niro vs. Kia EV6
In comparing the Kia Niro to the Kia EV6, the Kia Niro has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Kia EV6 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Niro versus the Kia EV6, the Kia Niro is a better car than the Kia EV6.
Kia Niro versus Kia EV6 Pricing
A used 2023 Kia Niro ranges from $29,000 to $38,058 while a used 2023 Kia EV6 is priced between $48,868 to $64,258. For a new model, the Kia Niro's price is between $30,500 and $37,742, with the Kia EV6 priced between $50,459 and $65,014.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Kia Niro’s base engine makes 139 horsepower, and the Kia EV6 base engine makes 225 horsepower. The Niro is rated to deliver an average of 49 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 500 miles. The EV6 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 310 miles. The Niro uses regular unleaded, and the EV6 uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Kia Niro has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Kia EV6 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and trunk space.
Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison
The Kia Niro has the advantage of offering higher ground clearance and payload capacity than the Kia EV6.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Kia Niro has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$30,500 - $37,742
Used Asking Price:
$29,000 - $38,058
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
48.7%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$50,459 - $65,014
Used Asking Price:
$48,868 - $64,258
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value
Ranking
10 out of / 21iSeeCars Rankings
Summary Review
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Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Pros and Cons
Not yet available
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Trim Levels
EX, EX Touring, LX, SX, SX Touring
Trim Levels
GT, GT-Line, Wind
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
225 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 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):
53 / 45 / 49
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
588 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
127 / 101 / 117
Range (city/hwy):
310 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
77.4 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
68 hours (120V)
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
22.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
24.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
127.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3071 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
174 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4255 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
184.3 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19