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Honda e:Ny1 vs Kia Niro comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 138 HP), boot space and price (33,400 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda e:Ny1 or Kia Niro?

Honda e:Ny1 vs Kia Niro: Key differences

Honda e:Ny1

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia Niro

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • moderately lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Niro is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Honda e:Ny1 costs 33,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,286 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda e:Ny1 offers clearly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda e:Ny1 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Kia Niro takes 11.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda e:Ny1 delivers slightly more torque with 310 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Niro is moderately lighter – 1,474 kg compared to 1,730 kg. The difference is around 256 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Niro carries noticeably more – 466 kg compared to 350 kg. That’s a difference of about 116 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda e:Ny1 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £33,400
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Honda e:Ny1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 412 km
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Reviews Honda e:Ny1

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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Yvissa
18 Mar 2026, 18:52:54

Good car, good power, but average range and it lacks a trip planner. Still, it’s not too much of a problem.

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Kia Niro

The Kia Niro is a practical crossover that blends economy and everyday versatility without sacrificing comfort. With a roomy, well-laid-out cabin and calm, composed handling, it’s an easy-to-live-with choice for commuters and families.

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Reviews Kia Niro

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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Archi
25 Mar 2026, 13:11:41

Efficient, functional, understated, spacious and comfortable. No surprises: it delivers what it promises and does its job without fanfare. Good buy.

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Wolfgang Schäfer
21 Oct 2025, 14:01:32

I've been driving the Kia Niro since 2019 and am still very happy with this car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
33,400 - 36,000 £
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
412 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
102 - 111 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,730 kg
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Trunk capacity
344 - 361 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,387 mm
Length
-
Width
1,790 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,584 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,136 - 1,176 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
350 kg
Payload
466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
138 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Max Speed
160 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
310 Nm
Torque
265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
102 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,580 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Honda
Brand
Kia
Is the Honda e:Ny1 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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