Comparison - Subaru Ascent Onyx 2023 - vs - Kia Niro 2023

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
41,295
Updated: 
08 Feb 2023
$
34,890
Updated: 
20 Jan 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
Automated Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
19.30gals
11.10gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Autumn Green Metallic
#676350
Crystal Black Silica
#1A191C
Cosmic Blue Pearl
#5F6A79
Crimson Red Pearl
#86313A
Dark Mahogany Pearl
#4F2C32
Ice Silver Metallic
#E4E4E4
Magnetite Gray Metallic
#717379
Crystal White Pearl
#F5F5F5
Color: 
Mineral Blue
#84A2C2
Cityscape Green
#6B716B
Aurora Black Pearl
#464646
Snow White Pearl
#D8DADC
Fire Orange Metallic
#C03C37
Runway Red
#7E181A
Graphite Gray
#6D6F70
Steel Gray
#BDBDBE

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Smooth, relaxed drivetrain
Pleasing interior materials
Competitive pricing

Cons
Unremarkable driving dynamics
Tight third row
Lacks innovative tech

By: 
motortrend.com

Pros
Lots of standard driver-assistance features
Spacious cabin
Above-average cargo space
Standard all-wheel drive

Cons
Ho-hum driving dynamics

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Perky optional plug-in hybrid powertrain,
futuristic appearance,
well-equipped from EX trim up.

Cons
Base powertrain is pretty poky,
buzzy engine sounds under heavy throttle,
not as fuel efficient in our testing as last year's model.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Smooth and quiet ride quality
High fuel economy
Spacious seating and cargo area for a compact car

Cons
Slow acceleration
No option for all-wheel drive
Can get unsettled when driving over bumps or around turns

By: 
edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
19.00mpg
53.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
25.00mpg
45.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.40L
1.60L
Torque: 
277ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
195ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
Horsepower: 
260hp
at 5 600rpm
139hp
at 5 700rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.00Feet
35.80Feet

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: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Keyless ignition
Leatherette steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
196.80in
174.00in
Width: 
86.10in
71.80in
Height: 
71.60in
60.80in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
6.30in
Front Track: 
64.40in
Rear Track: 
64.20in
Wheel Base: 
113.80in
107.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.00
40.50
Rear Head Room: 
38.70
39.50
Front Leg Room: 
42.20in
41.50in
Rear leg room: 
38.60in
39.80in
Front Hip Room: 
57.80in
45.40in
Front Shoulder Room: 
61.10in
56.20in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.50in
53.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
60.30in
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
72.80cu.ft
63.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
17.60cu.ft
22.80cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
17.60degrees
15.20degrees
Angle of Departure: 
21.80degrees
27.40degrees
Curb Weight: 
4533.00lbs
3071.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
8-way power driver seat
Bucket front seats
Leatherette
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
2 memorized driver seat settings
6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Manual folding split-bench third row seats
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Three zone climate control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual zone front climate control

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
6 total speakers
11.6" infotainment display size
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
4 months of provided satellite radio service
10.3" infotainment display size
Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system
8 total speakers
1 subwoofer(s)
USB connection
USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Raised roof rails
Windshield wiper de-icer
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 x 7.5 in.
18 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R18

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: 
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
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
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