Comparison - Kia Niro EX 2023 - vs - Honda HR-V Sport 2021

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
44,550
Updated: 
04 Feb 2023
$
24,470
Updated: 
16 Nov 2019
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.20gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Steel Gray
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Snow White Pearl
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Graphite Gray
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Aurora Black Pearl
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Runway Red
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Fire Orange Metalic
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Mineral Blue
#8498AC
Cityscape Green
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Color: 
AEGEAN BLUE METALLIC
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CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL
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LUNAR SILVER METALLIC
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MILANO RED
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PLATINUM WHITE PEARL
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MODERN STEEL METALLIC
#373737

Electric

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

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

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

The 2021 Honda HR-V comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.Tinted rear glass now standard on Sport trim.

Pros
Relatively roomy seating
Versatile for carrying cargo
Above-average fuel economy
Excellent outward visibility

Cons
Lackluster acceleration
Palpable engine noise and vibration
Touchscreen interface is difficult to use

By: 
edmunds.com

The 2021 Honda HR-V leans into hatchback practicality, but its fuel economy and standard safety gear lag.

Pros
Flexible seats
Neat and tidy interior
Fairly good ride quality

Cons
Sluggish
Busy styling
Automatic braking missing on LX, Sport
Touring trim’s too pricey

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2021 Honda HR-V's #8 ranking is based on its score within the Subcompact SUVs category. Currently the Honda HR-V has a score of 7.3 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 32 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Sporty handling
Stellar gas mileage
Huge, practical cargo hold

Cons
Underwhelming engine
Short list of standard features
Distracting infotainment and climate controls

By: 
usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
26.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
31.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.80L
Torque: 
188ft-lbs
at 6 000rpm
127ft-lbs
at 4 300rpm
Horsepower: 
201hp
at 9 000rpm
141hp
at 6 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Single overhead cam (SOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
38.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
no
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: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
174.00in
170.90in
Width: 
71.90in
70.50in
Height: 
61.80in
63.20in
Ground Clearance: 
5.90in
6.90in
Front Track: 
60.80in
Rear Track: 
60.60in
Wheel Base: 
107.10in
102.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.50
39.50
Rear Head Room: 
38.10
38.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
41.20in
Rear leg room: 
36.90in
39.30in
Front Hip Room: 
53.30in
53.10in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.30in
56.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
52.70in
47.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.40in
54.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
63.70cu.ft
57.60cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
22.80cu.ft
23.20cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
15.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
3803.00lbs
3096.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

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

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
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
6 -Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
4 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
Cloth
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Front Independent Suspension

Comfort

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

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
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
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
180-Watt Audio Output
USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
4 Total Speakers

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
no
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7.0 in
18 In.
Wheels more: 
All season tires
Inside Mounted Spare Tire
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50

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 Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Disc
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
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
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
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
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Post-Collision Safety System

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, cloth
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