Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 7.3 seconds, compared with 7.8 seconds for 2025 Kia Niro EV Wind. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed output at 229 hp; 2025 Kia Niro EV Wind is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 25 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD at 350 Nm and 2025 Kia Niro EV Wind at 255 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
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the longer listed range at 570 km, against 460 km for 2025 Kia Niro EV Wind. 2025 Kia Niro EV Wind has the lower recorded consumption at 14.1 kWh/100km; 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is listed at 14.7 kWh/100km. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 258 kW, compared with 80 kW. 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
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 527 litres versus 475 litres, a difference of 52 litres. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,600 kg, while 2025 Kia Niro EV Wind is listed at 750 kg. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD is 295 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 Kia Niro EV Wind has the lower listed starting price at $40,875, compared with $44,900 for 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD 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.