Nissan LEAF vs. Kia Niro
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan LEAF 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 Nissan LEAF and the Kia Niro.
When comparing the Nissan LEAF's and the Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the Nissan LEAF has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan LEAF's and the Kia Niro's specifications and ratings, the Nissan LEAF is a better car than the Kia Niro.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan LEAF’s base engine makes 214 horsepower, and the Kia Niro base engine makes 139 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The Kia Niro has an average safety rating of 4.45 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34230
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
27660 - 35676
Starting MSRP:
26990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
34375
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
26990 - 41645
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29583
Price Range:
24995 - 34091
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
32749
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
29583 - 35915
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
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5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
12849
Depreciation %:
0.47607915
Resale Value $:
14141
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
0.47606314
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
0.46254751 - 0.47607915
Nissan LEAF Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Kia Niro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan LEAF
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Typical Category Life Expectancy:
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Niro
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.097170052193501
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
5.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
5.0 - 5.2
Nissan LEAF Rankings
Not yet available
Kia Niro Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
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36 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Nissan LEAF Trim Levels
Platinum+, SV+
Kia Niro Trim Levels
EX, EX Touring, LX, SX, SX Touring
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):
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):
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:
214 hp
Torque:
261 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 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):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
288 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity :
75 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree 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
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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
Backup camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet 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
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
127.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4231 lbs
Width:
82.6 inches
Height:
61.3 inches
Length:
173.4 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
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
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond Pearl
Blue
Deep Ocean Blue Pearl / Seabreeze Blue Pearl/Black
Gray
Gun Metallic
White
Everest White Pearl Tricoat / Everest White Pearl TriCoat/Black
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Interstellar Gray / Steel Gray
White
Snow White Pearl
Red
Runway Red
Interior Colors
Black
Dark
Gray
Unique
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Not available
