Comparison - Kia Niro EX Premium 2020 - vs - Hyundai Tucson Blue Plug-in Hybrid 2022

General

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Make: 
Average Price: 
$
44,590
Updated: 
17 Apr 2019
$
30,235
Updated: 
23 Jun 2021
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Gravity Blue
#273A5B
Aurora Black Pearl
#141414
Snow white pearl
#FFFFFF
Runway red
#F21A27
Platinum Gray
#61656A
Silky Silver
#D7D7D7
Color: 
Amazon Gray
#575B5A
White Pearl
#C3C4C6
Shimmering Silver
#939B9E
Ash Black
#1E2223
Deep Sea
#0C1631

Electric

Motors: 
permanent-magnet synchronous AC
Battery: 
liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 64.0 kWh
13.8kWh
Full Charge Range: 
239mi
Full Charge Time: 
power charges in just under two hours.
Top Speed: 
108mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
6.50s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2020 Kia Niro EV comes with a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 10 yr./ 100000 mi. powertrain warranty.Redesigned headlights.EX trim level gets standard 8-inch touchscreen.EX Premium trim now includes 10.25-inch touchscreen.

Pros
Lots of standard safety features
Plenty of driving range for an affordable EV
Fun to drive with zippy acceleration and surprisingly decent handling
Clever interior storage options

Cons
All-wheel drive isn't available despite crossover styling
Leather upholstery is a little stiff

By: 
edmunds.com

The Kia Niro EV gets more screen space for 2020, and it remains one of the roomiest of the affordable long-range electric vehicles.

Pros
Roomy interior
Simple, intuitive interface
Great infotainment systems
Packed with features

Cons
Not a $45,000 car in the up-close details
Busy ride motions
Benchlike front seats
Odd center console layout

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The 2020 Kia Niro's #6 ranking is based on its score within the Hybrid and Electric SUVs category. It was a finalist for our 2020 Best Hybrid or Electric SUV for the Money award. Currently the Kia Niro has a score of 7.4 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Excellent fuel economy
Spacious interior when compared with subcompact SUVs
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Not available with all-wheel drive
Interior not as upscale as rivals’
Unimpressive acceleration

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Smooth ride quality
Plenty of standard tech and safety features for the money
Roomy interior and comfortable front seats
Long warranty

Cons
Sluggish acceleration from the regular 2.5-liter engine
Touch-style center stack controls can be distracting to use
Hybrid can't match rivals on fuel economy

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Stellar interior quality
Plenty of room for people and cargo
Composed ride and handling
Punchy powertrain

Cons
So-so mpg ratings for a hybrid SUV
Buttons instead of knobs for radio volume and tuning

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Standout styling
37 mpg without even trying
Luxurious interior
Excellent infotainment tech

Cons
Touchy touch controls
No wireless CarPlay with larger multimedia screen

By: 
cnet.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
38.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
38.00mpg
Engine type: 
Electric
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
Torque: 
291ft-lbs
258ft-lbs
at 1 500rpm
Horsepower: 
201hp
at 3 800rpm
227hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
38.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
no
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: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel and Gear Knob
Turn Signal In Mirrors

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
172.20in
182.30in
Width: 
71.10in
73.40in
Height: 
61.80in
65.60in
Ground Clearance: 
6.10in
8.30in
Front Track: 
63.80in
Rear Track: 
64.10in
Wheel Base: 
106.30in
108.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.10
40.10
Rear Head Room: 
37.70
39.50
Front Leg Room: 
41.70in
41.10in
Rear leg room: 
36.00in
41.30in
Front Hip Room: 
53.70in
54.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
56.00in
57.60in
Rear Hip Room: 
48.30in
53.90in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.10in
56.00in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
53.00cu.ft
73.30cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
18.50cu.ft
38.70cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
16.60degrees
Angle of Departure: 
29.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
3854.00lbs
3644.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
Heated Mirrors
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Leatherette
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
6 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 -Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
Bucket Front Seats
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Height Adjustable Passenger Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

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

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Adjustable Intermittent Front Windscreen Wipers with Aero Wiper Blade
Air Conditioning - Climate Control (Three Zone)
Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror
Automatic Headlights with Dusk Sensor

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8 Total Speakers
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Stereo System
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
10.25" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with Mapcare and LIVE Services
10.25" Supervision Instrument Cluster
Bluelink® Connected Car Services with 5 Year Subscription
Bluetooth® Connectivity
6 Total Speakers
Phone Connection - Apple CarPlay™
Speakers - 2 Front, 2 Rear, 2 Tweeters
Wireless Phone Charging Pad

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Door Mirrors with Integrated Indicators - Body Coloured
Exterior Door Handles - Body Coloured
Radiator Grille - Dark Chrome Effect
Roof Rails
Solid Paint (Engine Red)
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 X 7.0 In.
17 X 7.0
Wheels more: 
All Season Tires
All Season Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
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 Front Disc
Ventilated disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid Rear Disc Brakes
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: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Driver attention warning
Blind spot view monitor
Highway drive assist
Lane keeping assist
Lane following assist
Blind spot collision avoidance assist
Forward collision avoidance assist
Pre-Collision Safety System

Options

Packages: 
Cold Weather Package
Exterior Options: 
Cross Bars
Rear Bumper Applique
Mud Guards
Wheel Locks
Interior Options: 
Cargo Net
Cargo Mat
Carpeted Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Charcoal,w/Blue Accents, leatherette
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