2021 Hyundai Kona Electric v Kia Niro v Nissan Leaf e+ comparison
We have a crack at three compact EVs with ample driving range from Hyundai, Kia and Nissan. Do any make a compelling case?
Hyundai Kona vs Kia Niro Comparison
Hyundai Kona
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Kia Niro
2024 Hyundai
Kona
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2024 Kia
Niro
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.9
7.4
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Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
38L - 50L
148 to 450 km
42L - 45L
168 to 194 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$32,500 - $71,000
$41,710 - $72,360
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, polished interior
- Smoother, more refined drive
- Space-saver spare rare in this segment
Misses
- Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
- ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
- 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$595)
- Premium Paint (+$520)
Comparison
Reviews
7.9
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric review
The last Kona Electric was a bit of an EV pioneer. The new one has taken a big step forward, although the Premium isn't necessarily the pick.
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Scott Collie
7.4
2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review
The Kia Niro is a comfortable and cute crossover, but at over $70,000 it's up against some tough competition.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | 0.0, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 206kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 5700 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 392Nm | 144Nm - 395Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 - 4500 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 14 | 13 - 14 | |
