2021 Honda Insight vs 2021 Kia Niro

2021 Honda Insight

#12 in Compact Cars

2021 Kia Niro

#23 in Compact Cars

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EX CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Insight EX CVT	55	49	$23,229	$25,010
Insight LX CVT	55	49	$21,488	$23,130
Insight Touring CVT	51	45	$26,960	$29,040

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EX Premium FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Niro EX Premium FWD	51	46	$31,962	$32,950
Niro LX FWD	53	48	$23,948	$24,690
Niro LXS FWD	51	46	$25,306	$26,090
Niro Touring FWD	46	40	$27,539	$28,390
Niro Touring SE FWD	46	40	$30,022	$30,950
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$32,389	$33,390
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,454	$36,550
Niro Plug-In Hybrid LXS FWD	N/A	N/A	$28,703	$29,590

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,229

$31,962

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,010

$32,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$417 / month

$549 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Honda Insight is a remarkable hybrid commuter with impressive safety features for a low price.

The 2021 Kia Niro is a thrifty choice for those who don’t want polarizing Prius looks.

TCC Likes

Stellar fuel economy
Good interior room
Handsome looks

Hatchback practicality
Great fuel economy
Good value

TCC Dislikes

Buzzy engine at times
Base versions skip some good features
Not especially fast

Not exactly exciting
Where’s the AWD?
Some versions thirstier than others

Fuel Economy

City

55 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

49 mpg

46 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.6

100.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

40.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

47.3

48.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.9

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.6

71.1

Track Width, Front (in)

60.9

61.6

Length, Overall (in)

183.6

171.5

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR16

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR16

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3000

3122

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

16 X 6.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

99 @ 5000

195 @ 2400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5 L/91

1.6 L/96

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

151 @ 6000

139 @ 5700

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.45 - 0.81

3.87

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

3.23

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.45

5.35

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Insight

Kia Niro

Body Style

Sedan

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.4

3.6

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Honda Insight

2021 Insight is available
Lease: From $401/mo. (est.)
Rebate: Up to $750 off
Finance: From 0.9% APR

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2021 Kia Niro

2020 Kia Niro available; 2021s arriving
Lease: From $189 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $2,500 customer cash
Finance: From 0.0% APR

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