2021 Hyundai Kona Electric v Kia Niro v Nissan Leaf e+ comparison
We have a crack at three compact EVs with ample driving range from Hyundai, Kia and Nissan. Do any make a compelling case?
Hyundai Kona vs Kia Niro Comparison
Hyundai Kona
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Kia Niro
2026 Hyundai
Kona
vs
2025 Kia
Niro
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium Extended Range reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Good
Read the 2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC EXT RANGE
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
NA
42L
168 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$54,000 - $68,000
$45,000 - $72,360
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, polished interior
- Smoother, more refined drive
- Space-saver spare rare in this segment
Misses
- Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
- ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
- 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
Comparison
Reviews
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium Extended Range review
The last Kona Electric was a bit of an EV pioneer. Its successor has taken a big step forward, though the Premium isn't necessarily the pick.
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Scott Collie
Good
2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review
The Kia Niro is a comfortable and cute crossover, but at over $70,000 it's up against some tough competition.
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William Stopford
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| - | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 99kW - 150kW | 104kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5700 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 255Nm | 255Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
