Comparison

Kia Niro vs Subaru Solterra

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

Best range Kia Niro 253 mi vs 227 mi
Best value Subaru Solterra $39,850 vs $38,495
Faster charging Subaru Solterra 45 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Subaru Solterra 4 vs 6

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Kia Niro
253 mi vs 227 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $170/mi
Charging winner
Subaru Solterra
35 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 320 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia Niro
75.3 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Kia Niro Subaru Solterra
Trim used Electric AWD
MSRP (USD) $39,850 $38,495
Range 253 mi 227 mi
Efficiency 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh 320 Wh/mi • 3.13 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 64.8 kWh 69 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain FWD AWD
Body type Crossover SUV
DC max 85 kW 100 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 45 min 35 min
Roadtrip score 46.3 55.3
Miles added (15 min est.) 50 mi 65 mi
USD per mile of range 158 $/mi 170 $/mi
Top speed 104 mph 99 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 16 cu ft
Tow rating 1,653 lb 1,653 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Kia Niro if you want the longer rated range (253 mi vs 227 mi).
  • Choose Subaru Solterra if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 35 min vs 45 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $170/mi).

Weighted verdict

Subaru Solterra has the stronger weighted profile (6 vs 4).

Kia Niro4 Subaru Solterra6 85 kW45 min 100 kW35 min

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