Compare the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023 EX FWD VS Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021 SX Touring FWD

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
MSRP: 37995$
MSRP: 38995$
Features
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Body
Sport
Sport
Doors
4
4
Fuel
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Transmission
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Engine
1.6L GDI PHEV 4-Cylinder DOHC D-CVVT
1.6L Kappa GDI DOHC D-CVVT
Emissions
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
G/km Of CO2 Emissions
42
56
Transmission
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.98
0.96
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.44
3.23
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.60
3.87
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.95
0.93
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.60
5.35
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.22
2.22
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.77
0.77
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37
1.37
Trans Description Cont.
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Type
6
6
Vehicle
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
EPA Classification
Small Station Wagons
Small Station Wagons
Interior Dimensions
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Front Head Room
40.5 (in)
40.1 (in)
Front Hip Room
53.3 (in)
53.7 (in)
Front Leg Room
41.5 (in)
41.7 (in)
Front Shoulder Room
56.3 (in)
56 (in)
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
105.1 (ft³)
100.9 (ft³)
Second Head Room
39.6 (in)
39.1 (in)
Second Hip Room
53 (in)
48.3 (in)
Second Leg Room
39.8 (in)
37.4 (in)
Second Shoulder Room
55.4 (in)
55.2 (in)
Weight Information
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Base Curb Weight
3336 (lbs)
3450 (lbs)
Total Option Weight
0.00 (lbs)
0.00 (lbs)
Mileage
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
EnerGuide Estimate - City
4.6 (L/100 km)
4.9 (L/100 km)
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy
4.9 (L/100 km)
5.3 (L/100 km)
Estimated Battery Range
55 (km)
26 (km)
Engine
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Displacement
1.6 L/96
1.6 L/96
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 5700
139 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
195
195 @ 4000
Type
1.6L GDI PHEV 4-Cylinder DOHC D-CVVT -inc: idle stop and go null
1.6L Kappa GDI DOHC D-CVVT null
Suspension
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Front Tire Size
P205/60HR16
P205/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/60HR16
P205/60HR16
Wheels
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 (in)
16 X 6.5 (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
16 X 6.5 (in)
16 X 6.5 (in)
Steering
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34.8 (ft)
35 (ft)
Brakes
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 (in)
15 (in)
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.3 (in)
15 (in)
Fuel Tank
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
37 (L)
43 (L)
Exterior Dimensions
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Height, Overall
60.8 (in)
60.8 (in)
Length, Overall
174 (in)
171.5 (in)
Min Ground Clearance
6.3 (in)
6.3 (in)
Track Width, Front
62.4 (in)
61.6 (in)
Track Width, Rear
62.8 (in)
62.2 (in)
Wheelbase
107.1 (in)
106.3 (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71.9 (in)
71.1 (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
54.6 (ft³)
54.5 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
19.4 (ft³)
19.4 (ft³)
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
19.4 (ft³)
19.4 (ft³)

Equipment

Mechanical
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
37 L Fuel Tank
390.0 Kgs Maximum Payload
60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Axle Ratio: 4.438
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine: 1.6L GDI PHEV 4-Cylinder DOHC D-CVVT -inc: idle stop and go
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Front-Wheel Drive
GVWR: 2,040 kg (4,497 lb)
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Hybrid Electric Motor
Lithium Polymer Traction Battery w/3.8 kW Onboard Charger, 2.75 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V and 11.1 kWh Capacity
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission: 6-Speed Dual-Clutch -inc: shift-by-wire and drive mode select
3.227 Axle Ratio
43 L Fuel Tank
849# Maximum Payload
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Engine: 1.6L Kappa GDI DOHC D-CVVT
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Front-Wheel Drive
GVWR: 2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Hybrid Electric Motor
Lithium Polymer Traction Battery w/9 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V, 2.25 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V and 8.9 kWh Capacity
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission: 6-Speed Dual-Clutch -inc: drive mode select
Exterior
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
Black Grille w/Metal-Look Accents
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Clearcoat Paint
Deep Tinted Glass
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
LED Brakelights
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Lip Spoiler
Metal-Look Side Windows Trim
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Roof Rack Rails Only
Splash Guards
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tire Mobility Kit
Tires: 205/60R16
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels: 16" Alloy
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Grille w/Chrome Accents
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Chrome Bodyside Mouldings and Black Wheel Well Trim
Chrome Door Handles
Chrome Side Windows Trim
Clearcoat Paint
Deep Tinted Glass
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
Front Fog Lamps
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
LED Brakelights
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Lip Spoiler
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Roof Rack
Splash Guards
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Tire Mobility Kit
Tires: P205/60R16
Variable Intermittent Wipers
Wheels: 16" Alloy
Entertainment
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Voice Activation
Radio: 10.25" Multimedia Interface w/Navigation -inc: Kia Connect, SiriusXM satellite radio, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, 6 speakers, steering wheel audio controls, USB connectivity and media input port
Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
8 Speakers
Integrated Roof Antenna
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls
Radio: AM/FM/MP3/HD/Satellite Radio -inc: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AVN 5 wide w/10.25" LCD screen, UVO Intelligence telematics, aux and USB connection, Bluetooth, steering wheel audio controls and harman/kardon audio
Interior
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
1 12V DC Power Outlet
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
6-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cloth & Synthetic Leather Seat Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital/Analog Appearance
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Driver And Passenger Door Bins
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Centre
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Start
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: front seats height adjustments
Heated Leatherette Steering Wheel
Illuminated Glove Box
Immobilizer
Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Piano Black/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Kia Connect (includes 3-year free trial) Tracker System
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power Rear Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Trip Computer
Voice Activated Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
1 12V DC Power Outlet
1 12V DC Power Outlet and 1 120V AC Power Outlet
2 Seatback Storage Pockets
6-Way Passenger Seat
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital/Analog Appearance
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Driver And Passenger Door Bins
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Seat
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Engine Immobilizer
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage, 1 12V DC Power Outlet and 1 120V AC Power Outlet
Full Leather Seat Trim
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Glove Box
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver seat w/2-way power lumbar support, 4-way manual height adjuster and IMS (Memory Driver Seat)
Heated Leather/Piano Black Steering Wheel
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look/Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Piano Black Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leather Gear Shifter Material
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors
Outside Temp Gauge
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel
Roll-Up Cargo Cover
Trip Computer
Safety
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2023
EX FWD
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid 2021
SX Touring FWD
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Front
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA)
Highway Drive Assist (HDA)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keeping Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Rear Parking Sensors
Side Impact Beams
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Advanced Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Front
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Lane Following Assist
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) Lane Keeping Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning