2023 Honda Civic e:HEV v Kia Niro Hybrid comparison
Toyota's stronghold on the hybrid market means other brands are overlooked. The Civic e:HEV and Niro HEV are both compelling, if exxy options.
Kia Niro vs Honda Civic Comparison
Kia Niro
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2024 Kia
Niro
vs
2024 Honda
Civic
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City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
42L - 45L
168 to 194 km
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$41,710 - $72,360
$23,790 - $74,100
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CarExpert's Take
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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
Misses
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
NA
Colours Available
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
Comparison
Reviews
7.4
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
8.3
2024 Honda Civic review
The hybrid-powered Honda Civic hatch is a lovely thing to drive, efficient and thoughtful in its design – it just costs too much.
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Matt Campbell
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 | 1498 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0, 1.6L | 2.0L, 1.8L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 77kW - 150kW | 104kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 5500 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 144Nm - 395Nm | 174Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1700 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 14 | 9.8 - 13.5 | |
