Comparison - Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid 2015 - vs - Kia Niro EX 2023

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Make: 
Average Price: 
28,545
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
$
44,550
Updated: 
04 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2015
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
no
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.70gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Crystal Black Silica
#010000
Crystal White Pearl
#EAE9EA
Dark Gray Metallic
#1E1E20
Desert Khaki
#6E6E66
Ice Silver Metallic
#868F9A
Quartz Blue Pearl
#2A4C86
Tangerine Orange Pearl
#913D15
Venetian Red Pearl
#6B1A2C
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
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: 
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
30.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
34.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Flat
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
Torque: 
163ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
188ft-lbs
at 6 000rpm
Horsepower: 
160hp
at 6 000rpm
201hp
at 9 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
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
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

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
175.20in
174.00in
Width: 
70.10in
71.90in
Height: 
63.60in
61.80in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
5.90in
Front Track: 
60.00in
Rear Track: 
60.00in
Wheel Base: 
103.70in
107.10in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.80
40.50
Rear Head Room: 
37.70
38.10
Front Leg Room: 
43.50in
41.50in
Rear leg room: 
35.40in
36.90in
Front Hip Room: 
52.20in
53.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.60in
56.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.10in
52.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
54.20in
55.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
50.20cu.ft
63.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
21.50cu.ft
22.80cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.00degrees
15.70degrees
Angle of Departure: 
27.70degrees
26.80degrees
Curb Weight: 
3451.00lbs
3803.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

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

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Bucket front seats
Multi-level heating driver seat
Cloth
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: 
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 vanity mirrors
Turn signal in mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Cargo floor mats
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
no
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
6 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: 
no
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent wipers
Roof rack
Rear window wiper
Privacy glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7.0
17 x 7.0 in
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
All season tires
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17
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 front disc brakes
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: 
no
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: 
Perimeter Alarm Shock Sensor
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Turn signal mirrors
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: 
Kicker Audio Upgrade Package 4
Popular Package #1
Standard Model - 2.0i Base or Hybrid
Popular Package #2
Exterior Options: 
Crossbar Kit - Round
Sport Mesh Grille Plasma Green Pearl
Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic
Body Side Molding Kit Plasma Green Pearl
Sport Mesh Grille Quartz Blue Pearl
Body Side Molding Crystal White Pearl
Sport Mesh Grille Crystal White Pearl
Roof Spoiler Crystal Black Silica
Roof Spoiler Quartz Blue Pearl
Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica
Rear Bumper Cover
Roof Spoiler Ice Silver Metallic
Splash Guards - Crosstrek
Roof Spoiler Crystal White Pearl
Sport Mesh Grille Ice Silver Metallic
Roof Spoiler Plasma Green Pearl
Wheel Locks - Aluminum Wheels
Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl
Cross Bar Set - Aero
Interior Options: 
Pedal Pad Set CVT - STI
Tweeter Kit
Rear Seat Back Cargo Net
Center Console Tray Off Black
Auto Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink
Auto Dimming Mirror w/Compass
Rear Seat Back Protector
Interior Illumination Kit Red
Upgraded Speakers
10" Powered Kicker Subwoofer
110v Power Outlet
Center Console Tray - Ivory
Side Cargo Nets
All-Weather Floor Mats
Interior Illumination Kit Blue
Sunshade

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, cloth
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