Comparison - BMW X2 xDrive28i 2021 - vs - Kia Niro EX 2023

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
38,600
Updated: 
22 Oct 2020
$
44,550
Updated: 
04 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
ALPINE WHITE
#A0A0A0
STORM BAY METALLIC
#3A454E
SUNSET ORANGE METALLIC
#88290C
GALVANIC GOLD METALLIC
#8B7017
PHYTONIC BLUE METALLIC
#1E324C
MISANO BLUE METALLIC
#00568F
MINERAL GREY METALLIC
#43464C
MINERAL WHITE METALLIC
#E9E9E9
GLACIER SILVER METALLIC
#717274
JET BLACK
#060606
BLACK SAPPHIRE METALLIC
#161616
Color: 
Steel Gray
#8D8D8F
Snow White Pearl
#FCFCFC
Graphite Gray
#7D7F81
Aurora Black Pearl
#262626
Runway Red
#D01B21
Fire Orange Metalic
#FC7266
Mineral Blue
#8498AC
Cityscape Green
#4E554E

Electric

Battery: 
64.8 kWh
Full Charge Range: 
253mi
Full Charge Time: 
7.5 hr.with 240V Charger

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Fun to drive
Great engine choice
Expressive style
Fairly spacious for being so small

Cons
Price climbs fast
Interior not as adventurous
Costly adaptive cruise
Not as interesting as it could have been

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Distinctive looks that hardly hurt space.
Refined powertrains. Strong cornering/ride compromise.
Well-executed interior

Cons
Cornering isn't as much fun as you'd hope from a BMW.
No AWD on the petrol version at launch.

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Decent driving range,
handsome design inside and out,
generous standard features.

Cons
Tepid acceleration,
banal handling,
not eligible for governmental EV rebates.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Long list of standard features
Offers a lot of the latest technology and driver assist features
Smooth ride and quiet cabin
Relatively roomy cargo area

Cons
Doesn't provide much excitement from behind the wheel
Front seat padding is a bit too firm for ideal comfort

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
24.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
31.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
258ft-lbs
at 1 450rpm
188ft-lbs
at 6 000rpm
Horsepower: 
228hp
at 5 000rpm
201hp
at 9 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.20Feet
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
172.20in
174.00in
Width: 
71.80in
71.90in
Height: 
60.10in
61.80in
Ground Clearance: 
7.20in
5.90in
Front Track: 
61.60in
Rear Track: 
61.60in
Wheel Base: 
105.10in
107.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.90
40.50
Rear Head Room: 
37.10
38.10
Front Leg Room: 
40.30in
41.50in
Rear leg room: 
36.70in
36.90in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.60in
56.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.90in
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
50.10cu.ft
63.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
21.60cu.ft
22.80cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
3655.00lbs
3803.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 One-Touch Power Windows
Remote Keyless Power Door Locks
Heated Mirrors
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver Seat Thigh Extension
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
8 -Way Power Passenger Seat
2 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
10 -Way Power Driver Seat
Leatherette
2 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Sport Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable passenger seat
10-way power passenger seat
2 memorized driver seat settings
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
10-way power driver seat
Leatherette
Rear Seats Features: 
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding Center Armrest
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
USB With External Media Control
205 Watts Stereo Output
USB Connection
7 Total Speakers
10.3" infotainment display size
7 total speakers
USB with external media control
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
1 subwoofer(s)
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Satin Aluminum exterior trim
High-gloss Chrome exhaust tips with 90 mm diameter
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18 X 7.5
17 x 7.0 in
Wheels more: 
Run Flat Tires
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Solid Disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Cornering Lights
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Brake Drying
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Lane Departure Warning Accident Avoidance System
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system

Options

Packages: 
Dynamic Handling Package
Premium Package
M Sport X Package
Convenience Package
Exterior Options: 
19" Y-Spoke Wheels W/Runflat All-Season Tires
Panoramic Moonroof
Rear Spoiler
20" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels W/Runflat Performance Tires
Roof Rails In Satin Aluminum
Parking Assistant
Remove All-Season Tires/Add Performance Tires
Moonroof Deletion
18" Light Alloy Y-Spoke Wheels W/Non-Runflat All-Season Tires
19" M Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels W/Runflat All-Season Tires
18" Y-Spoke Wheels W/Non-Runflat All-Season Tires
Space-Saver Spare
Interior Options: 
Heated Front Seats And Steering Wheel
Harman Kardon Premium Sound System
ACC Stop & Go + Active Driving Assistant
Wireless Charging