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 10.4 seconds for 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD has the higher listed output at 229 hp; 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV is rated at 141 hp, a difference of 88 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD at 350 Nm and 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV at 265 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
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 527 litres versus 451 litres, a difference of 76 litres. 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD carries the higher towing rating at 1,600 kg, while 2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV is listed at 600 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
2024 Kia Niro 1.6 HEV has the lower listed starting price at $29,590, 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.