2019 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2019 Kia Niro

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

2019 Kia Niro

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Limited FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kona EV Limited FWD	N/A	N/A	$40,158	$41,400
Kona EV SEL FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,979	$36,950
Kona EV Ultimate FWD	N/A	N/A	$43,294	$44,900

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EX FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Niro EX FWD	51	46	$25,345	$26,400
Niro LX FWD	51	46	$23,030	$23,900
Niro S Touring FWD	46	40	$27,612	$28,800
Niro Touring FWD	46	40	$30,931	$32,250
Niro EV EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$42,240	$44,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$40,158

$25,345

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,400

$26,400

Monthly Payment Estimate

$690 / month

$440 / 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 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric is an exceptional electric hatchback that should get more attention than it does.

The 2019 Kia Niro is an efficiency-first hatchback with a secret: it’s also a good family car.

TCC Likes

Efficient powertrain…
...that’s fun to drive
258-mile range

Efficient powertrain
Quiet and spacious interior
Low price

TCC Dislikes

Limited availability
No all-wheel drive
Bulbous exterior

...but is it boring?
No standard automatic emergency braking
It’s not fast

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

51 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

46 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.4

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.2

48.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.7

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.5

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

53.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.9

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

71.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

164.6

171.5

Height, Overall (in)

61.2

60.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

102.4

106.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.8

54.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.2

19.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.2

19.4

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

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 )

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55HR17

P205/60HR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3770

3199

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

291

195 @ 2400

Engine Order Code

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 3800

139 @ 5700

Engine Type

Electric

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Displacement

1.6 L/96

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

120

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

108

Battery Range (mi)

258

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

132

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.98

3.23

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

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

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.87

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Kona EV

Kia Niro

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

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

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

2019 Kona Electric available now, 2020s expected soon
Rebates: No offers currently available
Lease: From $349/month
Finance: 2.9% APR for 60 months

2019 Kia Niro

2019 Kia Niro available
Cash: Up to $2,500
Finance: 0.0% for 60 months
Lease: From $209 per month

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