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 availableRange 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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