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Kia Niro vs Maserati MC20 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (138 HP vs 630 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 235,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Maserati MC20 Roadster?

Kia Niro vs Maserati MC20 Roadster: Key differences

Kia Niro

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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Maserati MC20 Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

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

Niro

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia Niro is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Maserati MC20 Roadster costs 235,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 206,421 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro uses 4.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati MC20 Roadster with 11.7 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

MC20 Roadster

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 Maserati MC20 Roadster offers significantly more power – delivering 630 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 492 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati MC20 Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Kia Niro takes 11.1 s. That’s about 8.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati MC20 Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 730 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 465 Nm more.

Niro

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.

Seats: Kia Niro offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Niro is only slightly lighter – 1,474 kg compared to 1,534 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Niro offers substantially more boot space – 451 L compared to 100 L. That’s a difference of about 351 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Niro carries clearly more – 466 kg compared to 256 kg. That’s a difference of about 210 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Niro is clearly superior overall 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 £29,100
Niro

Kia Niro

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 138 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Kia Niro
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Maserati MC20 Roadster

The Maserati MC20 Roadster is an open-top Italian exotic that pairs razor-sharp handling with a cathedral-like exhaust voice and sculpted, winglike bodywork that stops people in their tracks. It’s for buyers who want rarity and drama in a usable package — a car that looks like gallery art, sounds like a declaration and asks for a confident owner with a generous sense of adventure (and budget).

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Kia Niro
Maserati MC20 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Price
235,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
102 - 111 g/km
co2
265 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Curb weight
1,534 kg
Trunk capacity
451 L
Trunk capacity
100 L
Length
-
Length
4,669 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,965 mm
Height
-
Height
1,224 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
466 kg
Payload
256 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 HP
Power HP
630 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
265 Nm
Torque
730 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
102 kW
Power kW
463 kW
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3
Engine capacity
3,000 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Maserati
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