2021 Hyundai Ioniq vs 2020 Kia Niro

2021 Hyundai Ioniq

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2020 Kia Niro

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Limited Hatchback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ioniq Electric Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$36,903	$38,815
Ioniq Electric SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,999	$33,245
Ioniq Hybrid Blue Hatchback	58	60	$22,665	$23,400
Ioniq Hybrid Limited Hatchback	54	56	$29,938	$31,400
Ioniq Hybrid SE Hatchback	54	56	$24,249	$25,350
Ioniq Hybrid SEL Hatchback	54	56	$27,298	$28,600
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$31,589	$33,150
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SE Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$25,780	$26,700
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SEL Hatchback	N/A	N/A	$28,348	$29,700

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EX Premium FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Niro EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$31,807	$32,790
Niro LX FWD	51	46	$23,853	$24,590
Niro LXS FWD	N/A	N/A	$25,211	$25,990
Niro Touring FWD	46	40	$27,440	$28,290
Niro Touring SE FWD	46	40	$29,867	$30,790
Niro EV EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$38,112	$39,090
Niro EV EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$43,476	$44,590
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$32,290	$33,290
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,299	$36,390
Niro Plug-In Hybrid LXS FWD	N/A	N/A	$28,604	$29,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$36,903

$31,807

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$38,815

$32,790

Monthly Payment Estimate

$647 / month

$547 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq steps up the efficiency game with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric editions.

The 2020 Kia Niro is a compelling eco-friendly car for those opposed to Prius-like looks.

TCC Likes

All the powertrain options
Conventionally good-looking
Intuitive touchscreens and controls

Oh so frugal
Comfortable, roomy interior
Excellent value

TCC Dislikes

Cramped rear seat
Relatively low plug-in miles
No longer cutting-edge

No AWD option
Light on thrills
High-trim version uses more fuel

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

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)

5.9

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

176

171.5

Height, Overall (in)

58.1

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 2 (ft³)

19.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (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

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3488

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

134

139 @ 5700

Engine Type

Electric

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Displacement

1.6 L/96

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

121

Battery Range (mi)

170

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

145

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

133

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (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

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.87

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.35

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

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 Hyundai Ioniq

2020 Ioniq Hybrid is available; 2021s soon
Lease: From $179 per month on 2020s
Rebate: Up to $3,500 cash
Finance: From 0.0% APR + $2,500

2020 Kia Niro

2020 Kia Niros available; 2021s arrive later
Cash: Up to $2,500 cash
Finance: From 0.0% APR + $500
Lease: From $219 per month

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