Comparison
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Kia Niro
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford Mustang Mach-E 320 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro $42,995 vs $39,850
Faster charging Kia Niro 46 min vs 45 min
Weighted profile Kia Niro 4.5 vs 5.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
320 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Ford Mustang Mach-E
$134/mi vs $158/mi
Charging winner
Kia Niro
45 min vs 46 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 307 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia Niro
75.3 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford Mustang Mach-E | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD Extended | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,995 | $39,850 |
| Range | 320 mi | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 307 Wh/mi • 3.26 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 92 kWh | 64.8 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 216 kW | 85 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 46 min | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 58.6 | 46.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 68 mi | 50 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 158 $/mi |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 104 mph |
| Cargo | 14 cu ft | 17 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 1,653 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Ford Mustang Mach-E if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 253 mi).
- Choose Kia Niro if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 45 min vs 46 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Ford Mustang Mach-E looks better ($134/mi vs $158/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia Niro has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).
Ford Mustang Mach-E4.5 Kia Niro5.5 216 kW46 min 85 kW45 min
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