Comparison

Kia Niro vs Nissan Ariya

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Nissan Ariya 253 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Kia Niro $39,850 vs $44,370
Faster charging Nissan Ariya 45 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Nissan Ariya 3.4 vs 6.6

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Nissan Ariya
289 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $158/mi
Charging winner
Nissan Ariya
35 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tie
75.3 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Kia Niro Nissan Ariya
Trim used Electric EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh
MSRP (USD) $39,850 $44,370
Range 253 mi 289 mi
Efficiency 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 64.8 kWh 87 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD FWD
Body type Crossover SUV
DC max 85 kW 178 kW
AC max 11 kW 7 kW
10–80% (DC) 45 min 35 min
Roadtrip score 46.3 65.5
Miles added (15 min est.) 50 mi 76 mi
USD per mile of range 158 $/mi 154 $/mi
Top speed 104 mph 99 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 17 cu ft
Tow rating 1,653 lb 1,653 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Nissan Ariya if you want the longer rated range (289 mi vs 253 mi).
  • Choose Nissan Ariya if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 45 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Nissan Ariya looks better ($154/mi vs $158/mi).

Weighted verdict

Nissan Ariya has the stronger weighted profile (6.6 vs 3.4).

Kia Niro3.4 Nissan Ariya6.6 85 kW45 min 178 kW35 min

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