Comparisons · 2022

2022 Honda HR-V FWD vs 2022 Kia Niro

The 2022 Kia Niro uses less fuel: 4.8 against 7.8 l/100km, about 38% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2022 Kia Niro costs about $2,662 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2022 Kia Niro has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 3).

2022 Kia Niro leads on 4 of 4 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

Honda2022 Honda HR-V FWDFull specifications →vsKia2022 Kia NiroFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2022 Honda HR-V FWD7.8 l/100km
2022 Kia Niro4.8 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2022 Honda HR-V FWD181.4 g/km
2022 Kia Niro113.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2022 Honda HR-V FWD1,406.1 kg
2022 Kia Niro1,565 kg
NHTSA recalls
2022 Honda HR-V FWD3
2022 Kia Niro1
Owner complaints
2022 Honda HR-V FWD88
2022 Kia Niro31

Side by side

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Specification2022 Honda HR-V FWD2022 Kia Niro
CO2181.4 g/km113.7 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km4.8 l/100km
Complaints8831
Recall campaigns31
Cylinders44
Displacement1,800 cc1,600 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km5.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Gross weight1,889.7 kg1,999.9 kg
Kerb weight1,406.1 kg1,565 kg
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S7)Automatic (AM-S6)
Urban8.4 l/100km4.6 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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