Comparison
Kia Niro vs Nissan Ariya
Static side-by-side comparison using range, charging, value, efficiency, performance, and utility metrics.
Kia Niro: 1.2 Nissan Ariya: 3
Spec matrix
Specs comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Plug-in Hybrid | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | — | — |
| Range | 253 mi (EPA) | 289 mi (EPA) |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | — | 87 kWh |
| Seats | — | 5 |
| Drivetrain | Unknown | FWD |
| Body type | Unknown | SUV |
| DC max | — | 178 kW |
| AC max | — | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | — | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 56.2 | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | — | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | — | — |
| 0–60 mph | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Cargo | — | — |
| Tow rating | — | — |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Nissan Ariya if you want the longer rated range (289 mi vs 253 mi).
Weighted verdict
Nissan Ariya has the stronger weighted profile (3 vs 1.2).
Kia Niro
1.2
Nissan Ariya
3
Best for X
Best for range
Nissan Ariya
289
Best for charging speed
Nissan Ariya
35
Best for value
—
Insufficient data
Best for performance
—
Insufficient data
Best for utility
Nissan Ariya
50 utility index
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