Honda HR-V e:HEV vs Kia Niro 1.6 HEV

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Kia Niro 1.6 HEV 10.4 s Runner-up: 10.6 s
Power winner Kia Niro 1.6 HEV 141 hp Runner-up: 131 hp
Cargo winner Kia Niro 1.6 HEV 451 L Runner-up: 319 L
Price winner Honda HR-V e:HEV $26,800 Runner-up: $29,590

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV against the 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use hybrid powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 10.4 seconds, compared with 10.6 seconds for 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV. 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV has the higher listed output at 141 hp; 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV is rated at 131 hp, a difference of 10 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV at 265 Nm and 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV at 253 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV has the lower recorded consumption at 4.4 L/100km; 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV is listed at 5.4 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 451 litres versus 319 litres, a difference of 132 litres. 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV is 80 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV has the lower listed starting price at $26,800, compared with $29,590 for 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV. 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Honda HR-V e:HEV2025 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV2024
Performance
0-100 km/h10.6 s10.4 s
Top Speed170 km/h165 km/h
Power131 hp141 hp
Torque253 Nm265 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank40 L42 L
Efficiency5.4 L/100km4.4 L/100km
CO2 Emissions123 g/km100 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,340 mm4,420 mm
Ground Clearance170 mm170 mm
Cargo319 L451 L
Curb Weight1,370 kg1,390 kg
Towing600 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.6 m10.6 m
Starting MSRP$26,800$29,590

Honda HR-V e:HEV vs Kia Niro 1.6 HEV questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV or the 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV?

2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 10.4 seconds, versus 10.6 seconds for 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV or the 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV?

2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV has the higher listed top speed at 170 km/h (106 mph), compared with 165 km/h (103 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV or the 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV?

2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV has more power at 141 hp, a 10 hp advantage over 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV or the 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV?

2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV has more listed cargo space at 451 litres (15.9 cu ft), versus 319 litres (11.3 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV or the 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV?

2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV is heavier at 1,390 kg (3,064 lb), while 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV is listed at 1,370 kg (3,020 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV or the 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV?

2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $26,800 USD, compared with $29,590 USD for 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Honda HR-V e:HEV or the 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV?

2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.