Kia Niro vs Kia Sportage

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The biggest difference you’ll find between these two Kia SUVs is their powertrains. The 2022 Kia Niro is a hybrid vehicle that comes standard with a 1.6L engine and full parallel hybrid system. This is how the Kia Niro is able to achieve 53 city/48 highway MPG.¹

The Kia Niro generates up to 139 combined drivetrain horsepower and 195 lb-ft of combined drivetrain torque, with the help of this engine and the motor.

On the other hand, you have the Kia Sportage. Equipped with a standard 2.5L 4-cylidner engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, this gas-powered SUV has some unique abilities of its own. It can crank out up to 187 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque with ease. The standard front-wheel drive 2023 Kia Sportage models achieve an EPA-estimated 25 city/32 highway MPG.²

Additionally, the Kia Sportage is able to tow a maximum of 2,500 pounds of cargo when properly equipped.

Inside the Kia Niro and the Kia Sportage 

When it comes to interior space, each Kia vehicle offers a slightly different cabin. So, think about how you’ll be spending most of your road time and consider which Kia SUV is better suited to your needs.

The Kia Niro has a roomy front row, with 40.1 inches of headroom and 41.7 inches of legroom. The front row of the Kia Sportage is slightly smaller, with 39.6 inches of headroom and 41.4 inches of legroom.

However, in the rear row, the Kia Niro has 39.1 inches of headroom and 37.4 inches of legroom. The Kia Sportage offers a little extra space, with 39.4 inches of headroom and 41.3 inches of legroom in the rear row.

If you’re packing groceries, either model will have plenty of cargo space for you to use. Though, if you need extra room to bring home your new TV, you’ll be able to fold down the rear row to boost your cargo space. With a maximum of 74.1 cubic feet of cargo space, the Kia Sportage will give you a little more room than the Kia Niro, which has 54.5 cubic feet of space.

High-Tech Driver Assistance Features

Safety is key to a confident drive. So, you’ll be happy to learn that both the 2022 Kia Niro and the 2023 Kia Sportage come equipped with a range of dependable safety systems for you to use.

Both models come standard with:

• Electronic Stability Control
• Hill Start Assist Control
• High Line Tire-Pressure Monitoring System

There are additional features, like Lane Keeping Assist and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, to keep an extra eye out for you. These are available features in the Kia Niro and come standard in the Kia Sportage.