Kia Niro vs Hyundai Kona

The Kia Niro is making a killing with its strong pedigree and the Hyundai Kona ‒ a small utility vehicle ‒ also offers great possibilities. These two new models are on the starting line and ready for an exciting comparison.

Chambly Kia is a dealer in full flight thanks to a team of advisors and experts who know how to give customers the right information and support throughout the purchase or rental process. Located in Chambly, near Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Saint-Hilaire in Montérégie, Chambly Kia excels through outstanding service and extensive knowledge of its products.

The Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Niro Duel

In an era of transition to more energy-efficient models, Kia is innovating and offering different configurations in a single model, such as the Niro, which was first marketed as a hybrid before adding a plug-in hybrid version and is now available in a 100% electric model (Kona EV). All these models are very practical, especially since the Niro’s size is clearly advantageous for city driving.

The Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro have the same battery power of 64 kWh. The official recorded distance is 385 km for the Kia as opposed to 415 km for the Hyundai. On the other hand, the Niro recharges from 0% to 80% in 54 minutes while Kona takes slightly longer. As for weight, the Kona weighs 1685 kg and the Niro 1764 kg.

Like the Kona, the Niro EV features cutting-edge technology, such as an 8-inch touch screen with navigation system, rearview camera and parking assistant, and also features a Harman/Kardon audio system with 8 speakers, USB and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto ports.

In addition, the Niro model offers smartphone charging, Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition, stability control, hill start assistance, front collision warning, advanced assistance to avoid head-on collisions, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, intelligent cruise control, rear cross-traffic warning, parking distance warning and much more...

Both models also offer four driving modes: Eco, Normal, Sport and Eco+, and each of them allows you to adjust the braking level, heating and cooling settings and even speed limits to help you better manage your driving.

But what makes the Niro even more distinctive from the Kona is the interior design of the Kia Niro, which offers elegance, legroom and luggage space with 629 litres of cargo space in the rear of the second row, while the Kona has 544 litres of room. If you lower the seats, the difference increases from 1296 litres for Kona compared to 1804 litres for the Niro, or 50% more.

In terms of available space, driving position and interior layout, the Niro has an advantage over the Kona since its interior is more spacious and elegant, while the innovative features are a plus for the Kia, giving you more bang for your buck.

While the official battery range is 415 km for the Kona and 385 km for the Niro, road tests have shown a range of more than 410 km for the Kia before stopping for a full charge.

Finally, both models sell for the same price, a few dollars difference in fact, and the infotainment systems are the same in both vehicles, but the Niro's offers better sound with its audio system.

Who wins the race?

With plenty of storage space, a spacious and uncluttered interior, elegance and user-friendliness, the Kia Niro is one step ahead of the Hyundai Kona and although they are both good vehicles, the Niro has more to offer and you will get more for your money with the hybrid, plug-in hybrid and 100% electric versions. This little SUV will give you great sensations and its popularity is growing on the roads of Quebec, Canada and the United States. The 2020 Car Guide has ranked it in 3rd place behind another Kia (Soul) and a Tesla ‒ meaning that the Kia Niro has a place on the podium.

Chambly Kia, a Dealer with a Bright Future!

A leader in the field and always on the lookout for modern trends, Chambly Kia opens its doors to hybrid and electric vehicles by offering quality and the best prices in town, so come and try the 2020 Niro EV or your next hybrid vehicle. Chambly Kia has a team of advisors and experts at your disposal to assist you throughout your purchase or lease process. You will benefit from very special attention, because at Chambly Kia near Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Saint-Hilaire in Montérégie, we take the time to listen to you, present you with all the options and offer you the best promotions. We are looking forward to serving you!