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2022 Hyundai kona Electric vs 2022 Kia Niro EV

Posted on February 26, 2022

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric vs 2022 Kia Niro EV

It can be difficult to know which car is right for you, especially when there are so many different makes and models competing on the market. That’s why we’ve decided to do some comparisons between the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Langley and the 2022 Kia Niro EV. 

 

These two vehicles might have many similarities, but they also have a few distinct differences that might sway you either way, depending on your preferences. We’ll be taking several specs and features into account in our assessment of these two brands.

 

 

	Hyundai Kona	Kia Niro EV
Starting Price	$43,699	$46,890
MPG highway	108	102
MPG city	132	123
Seating	5	5
Length	164.6”	172.2”
Wheelbase	102.4”	106.3”
Drive	Front-wheel	Front-wheel
Cargo Volume	19 cu ft	19 cu ft
Top Speed	110 mph	107 mph
Braking	70-0 mph: 173 ft	70-0 mph: 176 ft
Passenger Volume	93 cu ft	97 cu ft

 

Cost and Feature Comparisons

 

While the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Langley is cheaper, that alone should not be enough to convince you that it is the superior option. The Kona is, in fact, missing a few features that the 2022 Kia Niro has.

 

Some of the features the Niro offers at a higher price include ambient acoustic filters, LED DRLs, smart key and push-button start, solar attenuating glass, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning and lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic warning, and autonomous braking. 

 

In addition to this, you get an impressive 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment centre with factory navigation and a Harman/Kardon audio system.

 

While you could argue that the characteristics mentioned above aren’t all essential, you might want some of them installed, eventually making the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Langley more expensive than it appears. Then again, if you are certain that you can do without the extra features the 2022 Kia Niro offers, the cheaper option might suffice.

 

Electric Range Comparisons

While the Niro can boast a few additional gadgets, the Kona wins in the electric range department. The Niro’s EPA rating is 239 miles, while the Kona has a range of 258. It might not seem like a large difference, but people who often travel for long periods might find that the Kona is a better fit for them.

 

Conclusion

In the end, choosing which vehicle works best is a case of personal preference. If you opt for the cheaper choice, the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Langley, you might end up spending more money when you end up adding all the things it doesn’t have. Then again, the 2022 Kia Niro might have a lot of extra features, but it is not as well-suited to long journeys as the Kona is. What matters more to you?