2025 Hyundai Kona Essential FWD // 2025 Kia Niro Hybrid LX comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 79% Hyundai Kona zone Hyundai dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 82% Kia Niro zone Kia dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$26,249	CA$30,795
Fees	CA$1,950	CA$1,950
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$494/month	CA$579/month
Awards	Best electric crossover under $50,000 of 2025	-
Powertrain
Combined power	-	139 hp
Combined torque	-	195 lb·ft
Engine	2.0 l I-4	1.6 l I-4
Power	147 hp @ 6,200 rpm (110 kW)	104 hp @ 5,700 rpm (78 kW)
Torque	132 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (179 N·m)	106 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (144 N·m)
Induction	Atmospheric	Atmospheric
Fuel	Regular	Regular
Engine	-	Electric
Power	-	43 hp (32 kW)
Torque	-	125 lb·ft (169 N·m)
Transmission	CVT	6-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	-	Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po)
Energy	-	1.3 kWh
Voltage	-	240 V
Charging times	-	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A
Cooling	-	N/A
Drivetrain structure	-	N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	SUV	SUV
Category	Subcompact SUV	Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Subcompact SUV
Assembly	Ulsan, KR	Hwaseong, KR
Generation	1	2
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	8.1 L/100km	4.5 L/100km
Highway	6.8 L/100km	4.4 L/100km
Combined	7.5 L/100km	4.4 L/100km
Autonomy	626 km	954 km
Electric autonomy	-	N/A
CO₂ emissions	177 g/km	104 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	not available	not available
Heated front seats	standard	standard
Heated rear seats	not available	not available
Heated steering wheel	not available	not available
Ventilated front seats	not available	not available
Head-up display	not available	not available
Surround-view camera	not available	not available
Smart key	standard	not available
Blindspot detection	standard	standard
Forward collision warning	standard	standard
Autonomous emergency braking	standard	standard
Lane departure warning	standard	standard
Adaptive cruise control	not available	not available
Remote engine start	standard	not available
GPS	not available	not available
Infotainment
Front USB ports	standard	standard
Rear USB ports	standard	N/A
Apple CarPlay compatible	standard	standard
Android Auto compatible	standard	standard
Sirius XM	standard	not available
Bluetooth audio	standard	standard
Wi-Fi hotspot	not available	not available
Wireless phone charging	not available	not available
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	rack and pinion, electric assistance	rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension	semi-independent, torsion beam	independent, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P215/60R17	P205/60R16
Rear tires	P215/60R17	P205/60R16
Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	4,350 mm (171″)	4,420 mm (174″)
Width	1,825 mm (72″)	1,825 mm (72″)
Height	1,580 mm (62″)	1,545 mm (61″)
Wheelbase	2,660 mm (105″)	2,720 mm (107″)
Weight	1,363 kg (3,005 lb)	1,393 kg (3,071 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	between 723 l and 1,803 l	between 646 l and 1,805 l
Fuel tank	47 l (10 gal)	42 l (9 gal)
Towing capacity	not recommended	not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h	10.0 s (estimated)	10.4 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h	7.3 s (estimated)	7.6 s (manufacturer)
Top speed	N/A	165 km/h (103 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance	40 m (estimated)	42 m (manufacturer)
Warranty
Base warranty	5 years/100,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
Powertrain warranty	5 years/100,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	7/10	9/10
Reliability	N/A	N/A
Safety	N/A	8/10
Infotainment	8/10	8/10
Driving	7/10	7/10
Overall	8/10	8/10
Average	79%	82%

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