What drive types are available for the Honda HR-V?

The Honda HR-V is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

How much power does the Honda HR-V deliver on the road?

The Honda HR-V reaches a peak output of 131 HP, depending on the model.

What is the fuel consumption of the Honda HR-V according to the manufacturer?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 5.40 L.

What is the top speed of the Honda HR-V?

Depending on the model, top speed is 170 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Honda HR-V?

Overall, the Honda HR-V is 4355 mm long, wide and 1582 mm high.

Is the Kia Niro offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Niro is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

What is the maximum horsepower of the Kia Niro?

Up to 180 HP of power – depending on the configuration.

What are the consumption figures for the Kia Niro in liters per 100 km?

Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is 2.40 L.

How large is the Kia Niro’s battery?

The battery capacity is 11.10 kWh.

What maximum speed does the Kia Niro reach?

The Kia Niro reaches up to 185 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Kia Niro?

The Kia Niro measures 4420 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1545 mm high.

Honda HR-V vs Kia Niro - Differences and prices compared

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

HR-V

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Niro has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the Honda HR-V costs 29700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 608 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Honda HR-V with 5.40 L. The difference is about 3 L per 100 km.

Niro

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Niro has a evident edge – offering 180 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Niro is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 9.90 s, while the Honda HR-V takes 10.60 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Niro performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Honda HR-V tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Niro pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 265 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 12 Nm difference.

HR-V

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 curb weight, Honda HR-V is hardly perceptible lighter – 1452 kg compared to 1474 kg. The difference is around 22 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers noticeable more room – 451 L compared to 319 L. That’s a difference of about 132 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs to a small extent better – up to 1445 L, which is about 156 L more than the Honda HR-V.

When it comes to payload, Kia Niro slightly takes the win – 466 kg compared to 418 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Niro sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Reviews Honda HR-V

3.4 (4 Reviews)

Reviews Kia Niro

5 (1 Reviews)

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Costs and Consumption
Price 29700 - 35400 £	Price 29100 - 38600 £
Consumption L/100km 5.40 L	Consumption L/100km 2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption kWh/100km -	Consumption kWh/100km -
Electric Range -	Electric Range 57 - 62 km
Battery Capacity -	Battery Capacity 1.3 - 11.1 kWh
co2 122 g/km	co2 53 - 111 g/km
Fuel tank capacity 40 L	Fuel tank capacity 37 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type SUV	Body Type SUV
Seats 5	Seats 5
Doors 5	Doors 5
Curb weight 1452 kg	Curb weight 1474 - 1594 kg
Trunk capacity 319 L	Trunk capacity 348 - 451 L
Length 4355 mm	Length 4420 mm
Width -	Width 1825 mm
Height 1582 mm	Height 1545 mm
Max trunk capacity 1289 L	Max trunk capacity 1342 - 1445 L
Payload 418 kg	Payload 466 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type Full Hybrid	Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic	Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT	Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive	Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 131 HP	Power HP 138 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.6 - 10.8 s	Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.9 - 11.4 s
Max Speed 170 km/h	Max Speed 170 - 185 km/h
Torque 253 Nm	Torque 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4	Number of Cylinders 4
Power kW 96 kW	Power kW 102 - 132 kW
Engine capacity 1498 cm3	Engine capacity 1580 cm3