Nissan LEAF vs Kia Niro EV
Overview | |
MSRP$31,600 | MSRP$38,500 |
Listings132 | Listings58 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThis is the car I wish Nissan made 10 years ago, when the first-generation Leaf almost stranded me on my way to work. Batteries have improved so much since 2010, they've made those early cars practically worthless on the used market. Case in point: with the second-generation Leaf, Nissan has added a new Plus model that claims up to 226 miles per charge, offers quicker acceleration, and includes more technology for every Leaf trim. It's enough to make the Leaf feel like a real car. | |
Reviews SummaryBrand-new for 2019, the Niro EV is the first electric Kia to crack 200 miles of range. It’s based on the Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid, which Kia introduced in 2017, but it forgoes the gasoline engine (and the affordable price tag). Most Americans won’t ever see a Niro EV because it’s sold in only 12 states and you can’t even ask a dealer in the ineligible 38 states to order one. That didn’t stop us from putting more than 500 miles on this compact hatch, temporarily rewiring daily life to accommodate an electric car in freezing weather. New England is a prime market for the Niro EV. So how does it stand up to the simplest of tasks, like a two-hour drive to Boston? | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine147 hp Electric | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity40 kWh | EV Battery Capacity64 kWh |
MPG City123 | MPG City123 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway102 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)59 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)9.5 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name147 hp Electric | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | Battery Charge Time (120V)59 hours |
Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)9.5 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity40 kWh | EV Battery Capacity64 kWh |
MPG City123 | MPG City123 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway102 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space23.6 cu ft | Cargo Space18.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3538 lbs | Curb Weight3854 lbs |
Height61.4 in | Height61.8 in |
Length176.4 in | Length172.2 in |
Width70.5 in | Width71.1 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1220 lbs | Maximum Payload1062 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,600 | $38,500 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | This is the car I wish Nissan made 10 years ago, when the first-generation Leaf almost stranded me on my way to work. Batteries have improved so much since 2010, they've made those early cars practically worthless on the used market. Case in point: with the second-generation Leaf, Nissan has added a new Plus model that claims up to 226 miles per charge, offers quicker acceleration, and includes more technology for every Leaf trim. It's enough to make the Leaf feel like a real car. | Brand-new for 2019, the Niro EV is the first electric Kia to crack 200 miles of range. It’s based on the Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid, which Kia introduced in 2017, but it forgoes the gasoline engine (and the affordable price tag). Most Americans won’t ever see a Niro EV because it’s sold in only 12 states and you can’t even ask a dealer in the ineligible 38 states to order one. That didn’t stop us from putting more than 500 miles on this compact hatch, temporarily rewiring daily life to accommodate an electric car in freezing weather. New England is a prime market for the Niro EV. So how does it stand up to the simplest of tasks, like a two-hour drive to Boston? |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 147 hp Electric | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 40 kWh | 64 kWh |
MPG City | 123 | 123 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 102 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 59 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 9.5 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 147 hp Electric | 201 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 59 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 8 hours | 9.5 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 40 kWh | 64 kWh |
MPG City | 123 | 123 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 102 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 23.6 cu ft | 18.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3538 lbs | 3854 lbs |
Height | 61.4 in | 61.8 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 172.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.1 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1220 lbs | 1062 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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