Kia Niro Ev vs. Hyundai IONIQ Electric

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Niro Ev and Hyundai IONIQ Electric 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 Ev and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric.

In comparing the Kia Niro Ev's and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's specifications and ratings, the Kia Niro Ev has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Hyundai IONIQ Electric has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Kia Niro Ev's and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Electric is a better car than the Kia Niro Ev.

Pricing: A used 2021 Kia Niro Ev ranges from $14,775 to $23,469 while a used 2021 Hyundai IONIQ Electric is priced between $13,472 to $21,698.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Niro Ev loses 59.5 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric loses 59.3 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ Electric retains 0.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Niro Ev.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Niro Ev’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ Electric base engine makes 134 horsepower. The Niro Ev is rated to deliver an average of 123 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 239 miles. The IONIQ Electric is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 170 miles.This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Electric the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Niro Ev the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the Niro Ev is 59 hours (120V), while the charge time for the IONIQ Electric is 6 hours (240V).

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai IONIQ Electric, a electric 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 Ev, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Kia Niro Ev has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.