Comparison
Acura ZDX vs Kia Niro
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Acura ZDX 313 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro $64,500 vs $39,850
Faster charging Acura ZDX 34 min vs 45 min
Weighted profile Acura ZDX 7.3 vs 2.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Acura ZDX
313 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $206/mi
Charging winner
Acura ZDX
34 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 374 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Acura ZDX
96.5 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Acura ZDX | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $39,850 |
| Range | 313 mi | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 374 Wh/mi • 2.67 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 107.5 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 190 kW | 85 kW |
| AC max | 12 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 73 | 46.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 89 mi | 50 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 206 $/mi | 158 $/mi |
| Top speed | 131 mph | 104 mph |
| Cargo | 29 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,501 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Acura ZDX if you want the longer rated range (313 mi vs 253 mi).
- Choose Acura ZDX if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 34 min vs 45 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $206/mi).
Weighted verdict
Acura ZDX has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).
Acura ZDX7.3 Kia Niro2.7 190 kW34 min 85 kW45 min
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