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2022 Kia Niro EV vs 2022 Kona EV

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

2022 Kia Niro EV

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Limited FWD

StyleMPG CityMPG HwyInvoiceMSRP

Kona Electric Limited FWD	N/A	N/A	$40,984	$42,500
Kona Electric SEL FWD	N/A	N/A	$33,130	$34,000

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EX FWD

StyleMPG CityMPG HwyInvoiceMSRP

Niro EV EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$38,991	$39,990
Niro EV EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$43,534	$44,650
Niro EV S FWD	N/A	N/A	$38,112	$39,090

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,984

$38,991

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$42,500

$39,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$708 / month

$667 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Kona Electric is an excellent and affordable EV alternative, but Hyundai limits its availability to select coastal states.

The 2022 Kia Niro EV is a pragmatic entry point to all-electric motoring, with a roomy layout and long driving range.

TCC Likes

Fun to drive
Strong active safety features
Range of more than 250 miles

Great feature set
Clear, quick infotainment
Versatile interior

TCC Dislikes

All-wheel drive not offered
Larger screen doesn’t offer wireless smartphone connectivity
Limited geographic availability

Skimpy front seats
Ride quality
Lacking in the details for $45,000

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

Highway

Coming Soon

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 2WD

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.4

96.6

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

48.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

53.7

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

71.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

165.6

172.2

Height, Overall (in)

61.2

61.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

18.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

18.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3836

3854

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

291

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 3600

201 @ 3800

Engine Type

Electric

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

108

102

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

258

239

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

132

123

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

120

112

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.98

8.21

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Kona Electric

Kia Niro EV

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric

What is the difference between the Kona and the Niro?

The Bottom Line The Niro comes standard with a hybrid engine and also offers a fully electric model. The Kona comes standard with an internal combustion engine but model years 2019 and later also offer a fully electric option. The Niro and Kona have comparable features, cargo space, and average prices.

What is the Hyundai equivalent to the Kia Niro?

Head-to-head.

Is Niro EV reliable?

We expect the 2022 Niro Electric will be much more reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2019 and 2020 models. Select the used car model year to see reported issues with those similar past models.

Is a Kona 2022 Bigger?

Overall, the 2022 Kona is 1.6 inches longer than the previous model. For the interior space, this means increased rear cargo room and second-row legroom.