2018 Hyundai Ioniq vs 2018 Kia Niro

2018 Hyundai Ioniq

2018 Kia Niro

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Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ioniq Electric Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$28,439	$29,500
Ioniq Electric Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$34,254	$36,000
Ioniq Hybrid Blue Hatchback	57	59	$21,504	$22,200
Ioniq Hybrid Limited Hatchback	55	54	$26,311	$27,550
Ioniq Hybrid SEL Hatchback	55	54	$22,974	$24,000
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$24,117	$24,950
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$27,016	$28,300

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EX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Niro EX FWD	51	46	$24,843	$26,150
Niro FE FWD	52	49	$22,523	$23,340
Niro LX FWD	51	46	$22,788	$23,650
Niro Touring FWD	46	40	$30,370	$32,000
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$29,887	$31,500
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$32,744	$34,500
Niro Plug-In Hybrid LX FWD	N/A	N/A	$26,836	$27,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,439

$24,843

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,500

$26,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$492 / month

$436 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With a plug-in hybrid joining hybrid and electric versions, the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq normalizes green powertrains: it’s relatively fun to drive, and doesn’t look strange.

The 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid breathe new life into the hybrid segment, with a practical wagon shape and excellent interior you’d never know was a hybrid.

TCC Likes

Hybrid, electric, now plug-in hybrid too
Restrained, “normal” design
Excellent, intuitive controls

Utility vehicle styling
Good noise suppression
Handsome, intuitive interior

TCC Dislikes

Not as roomy as Leaf or Prius
Battery cuts cargo space in EV model
Volt has twice the plug-in range

AWD unavailable
Sluggish acceleration at speed
No crash-test data yet

Fuel Economy

City

Coming Soon

51 mpg

Highway

Coming Soon

46 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

40.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.2

100.9

Second Hip Room (in)

52.9

48.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

39.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

53.7

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

71.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

176

171.5

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

60.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

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

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

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)

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

P205/55HR16

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3164

3199

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

218

195 @ 2400

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

118

139 @ 5700

Engine Type

Electric

Gas/Electric I-4

Displacement

1.6 L/96

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

122

Estimated Battery Range (N/A)

124

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

150

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

136

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.41

3.23

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.87

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.35

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Ioniq Electric

Kia Niro

Body Style

Hatchback

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

Emissions

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

3.6

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