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 availableRange 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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