Kia Niro vs. Kia EV6
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Niro and Kia EV6 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 Kia Niro and the Kia EV6.
When we compare the Kia Niro's and the Kia EV6's specifications and ratings, 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, resale value and interior volume. The Kia EV6 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Niro's and the Kia EV6's specifications and ratings, the Kia Niro is a better car than the Kia EV6.
Pricing: A used 2025 Kia Niro ranges from $24,995 to $34,091 while a used 2025 Kia EV6 is priced between $37,834 to $59,993. For a new model, the Kia Niro's price is between $27,660 and $35,676, with the Kia EV6 priced between $41,930 and $60,620.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Niro loses 47.1 percent of its value and the Kia EV6 loses 61.5 percent of its value. This means the Kia Niro retains 14.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia EV6.
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 167 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 240 miles.This gives the Kia EV6 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Niro the advantage in maximum range. The Niro uses regular unleaded, and the EV6 uses electricity.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Kia Niro, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Kia EV6, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Kia EV6 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:
$27,660 - $35,676
Starting MSRP:
$26,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$34,375
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$26,990 - $41,645
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$41,930 - $60,620
Starting MSRP:
$42,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$39,825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$33,600 - $46,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,583
Price Range:
$24,995 - $34,091
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$32,749
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$29,583 - $35,915
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$52,294
Price Range:
$37,834 - $59,993
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$44,309
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
$34,134 - $55,168
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$12,849
Depreciation %:
47.6%
Resale Value $:
$14,141
Residual Value %:
52.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
47.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
46.3% - 47.6%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$26,616
Depreciation %:
62%
Resale Value $:
$16,284
Residual Value %:
38%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
59.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
47% - 65.5%
Kia Niro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
Kia EV6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Niro
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia EV6
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
5.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
5 - 5.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Compact SUVs)
0.5 - 13
Kia Niro Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 34Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
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10 out of / 32Ranking
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14 out of / 39Ranking
16 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 39Ranking
21 out of / 39Ranking
22 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 39Ranking
32 out of / 32Ranking
39 out of / 39Kia EV6 Rankings
Ranking
13 out of / 72Ranking
14 out of / 57Ranking
15 out of / 72Ranking
18 out of / 72Ranking
18 out of / 72Ranking
27 out of / 72Ranking
32 out of / 72Ranking
36 out of / 72Ranking
42 out of / 72Ranking
61 out of / 72Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Kia Niro Trim Levels
EX, EX Touring, LX, SX, SX Touring
Kia EV6 Trim Levels
GT, GT-Line, Light, Light Long Range, 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):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
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):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
167 hp
Torque:
258 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 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 / 103 / 115
Range (city/hwy):
240 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity:
63 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
5.7 hours (240V)
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
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:
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:
Available
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:
39.5 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:
46.7 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:
4132 lbs
Width:
74 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
184.8 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Gray
Interstellar Gray / Steel Gray
Red
Runway Red
White
Snow White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Glacial White Pearl
Blue
Midnight Lake Blue
Silver
Panthera Metal
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Interior Colors
Black
Black
