The Kia Niro’s wide powertrain lineup means it can square off against everything from the related Hyundai Kona to dedicated electric cars such as the Chevy Bolt EV.
The Toyota Prius might as well be the definition of a “green car,” and its lineup now includes a winter-friendly all-wheel-drive version.
The Honda Insight boasts Civic-like styling and excellent fuel economy.
It shouldn’t be missed.
Kia parent Hyundai fields two direct rivals: the Ioniq hybrid that can tickle 60 mpg on the highway as well as the Kona hatchback that can be had in gas-only and electric versions.
A bigger battery this year keeps the Bolt EV on top, at least among affordable electric cars.
It’s rated at nearly 260 miles of range.
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The 2020 Kia Niro is a compelling eco-friendly car for those opposed to Prius-like looks. |
A few more miles of range and modest upgrades push the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV electric hatchback back at the top for (non-Tesla) range, but there are other more charming urban electric cars. |
The 2020 Honda Insight is a fuel-efficient compact sedan that has a secret: it’s among the safest cars on the road. |
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq hybrids and plug-ins trade on affordability instead of luxury. |
The 2020 Hyundai Kona is an eyeful, but has nearly everything crossover buyers want in a city-friendly package. |
The 2020 Toyota Prius is a good choice for commuters made even better with more smartphone connectivity this year. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $24,590 | $36,620 | $22,930 | $33,045 | $20,300 | $24,325 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 46 MPG City / 46 MPG Hwy | 51 MPG City / 49 MPG Hwy | 55 MPG City / 59 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 52 MPG City / 53 MPG Hwy | |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas/Electric I-4 | Electric | Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas/Electric I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Small Station Wagon | Small station wagon | Mid-Size Cars | Large Cars | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Mid-Size Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| LX FWD | 5-Door Wagon LT | LX CVT | Blue Hatchback | SE Automatic FWD | L Eco (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Wagon | Sedan | Hatchback | Sport Utility | Hatchback |
| Transmission | |||||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | NA | CVT w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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| 2020 Kia Niro vs. 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 Kia Niro vs. 2020 Honda Insight | 2020 Kia Niro vs. 2020 Hyundai Ioniq | 2020 Kia Niro vs. 2020 Hyundai Kona | 2020 Kia Niro vs. 2020 Toyota Prius | |
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