Compare the2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5VS 2022 Kia Niro EV

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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Both the Ioniq 5 and Niro EV have child safety locks to prevent children from opening the rear doors. The Ioniq 5 has power child safety locks, allowing the driver to activate and deactivate them from the driver's seat and to know when they're engaged. The Niro EV’s child locks have to be individually engaged at each rear door with a manual switch. The driver can’t know the status of the locks without opening the doors and checking them.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Ioniq 5 Limited has standard Parking Collision Avoidance Assist that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The Niro EV doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The Ioniq 5 has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The Niro EV doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

The Ioniq 5 Limited has a standard Surround View Monitor to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Niro EV only offers a rear monitor and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the front or sides.

The Ioniq 5 has standard Blue Link, which uses a global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver and a cellular system to get turn-by-turn driving directions, remotely unlock your doors if you lock your keys in, help track down your vehicle if it’s stolen or send emergency personnel to the scene if any airbags deploy. The Niro EV doesn’t offer a GPS response system, only a navigation computer with no live response for emergencies, so if you’re involved in an accident and you’re incapacitated help may not come as quickly.

Both the Ioniq 5 and the Niro EV have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its standard headlight’s “Good” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Ioniq 5 its highest rating: “Top Safety Pick Plus” for 2022, a rating granted to only 114 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Niro EV has not been fully tested, yet.

Warranty

The Ioniq 5’s corrosion warranty is 2 years and unlimited miles longer than the Niro EV’s (7/unlimited vs. 5/100,000).

Hyundai pays for scheduled maintenance on the Ioniq 5 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Hyundai will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Kia doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Niro EV.

Reliability

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Kia vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Hyundai 9 places higher in reliability than Kia.

Engine

The Ioniq 5 Long Range’s optional electric motor produces 24 more horsepower (225 vs. 201) than the Niro EV’s electric motor. The Ioniq 5’s optional electric motors produces 119 more horsepower (320 vs. 201) and 155 lbs.-ft. more torque (446 vs. 291) than the Niro EV’s electric motor.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric motors is faster than the Kia Niro EV:

	Ioniq 5	Niro EV
Zero to 30 MPH	1.9 sec	3 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	4.7 sec	6.8 sec
45 to 65 MPH Passing	2.6 sec	3.4 sec
Quarter Mile	13.5 sec	15.3 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	102 MPH	95 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD gets better mileage than the Niro EV (132 city/98 hwy vs. 123 city/102 hwy MPGe).

The Ioniq 5 can travel longer on a full charge than the Niro EV on a full charge:

			Miles
Ioniq 5
	RWD	Long Range Electric Motor	303 miles
	AWD	Electric Motors	266 miles
Niro EV
	FWD	Electric Motor	239 miles

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Ioniq 5’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Niro EV:

	Ioniq 5	Niro EV
Front Rotors	12.8 inches	12 inches
Rear Rotors	12.8 inches	11.8 inches

The Ioniq 5 stops shorter than the Niro EV:

	Ioniq 5	Niro EV
70 to 0 MPH	170 feet	176 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	131 feet	135 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Ioniq 5 has larger standard tires than the Niro EV (235/55R19 vs. 215/55R17). The Ioniq 5 Limited AWD’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Niro EV (255/45R20 vs. 215/55R17).

The Ioniq 5 Limited AWD’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Niro EV’s 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Ioniq 5 has standard 19-inch wheels. Only 17-inch wheels are available on the Niro EV. The Ioniq 5 Limited AWD has standard 20-inch wheels.

The Ioniq 5 has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Niro EV doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Ioniq 5’s wheelbase is 11.8 inches longer than on the Niro EV (118.1 inches vs. 106.3 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Ioniq 5 is 2.4 inches wider in the front and 2.4 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Niro EV.

The Ioniq 5’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (51% to 49%) than the Niro EV’s (55% to 45%). This gives the Ioniq 5 more stable handling and braking.

The Ioniq 5 Limited AWD handles at .88 G’s, while the Niro EV EX pulls only .80 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Ioniq 5 Limited AWD executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.4 seconds quicker than the Niro EV EX (25.7 seconds @ .71 average G’s vs. 27.1 seconds @ .66 average G’s).

Chassis

The front grille of the Ioniq 5 uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Niro EV doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

The Ioniq 5 has 9.9 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Niro EV (106.5 vs. 96.6).

The Ioniq 5 has .2 inches more front hip room, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 1 inch more rear headroom, 3.4 inches more rear legroom, 5.3 inches more rear hip room and 2.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Niro EV.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Ioniq 5’s rear seats recline. The Niro EV’s rear seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The Ioniq 5 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat up than the Niro EV with its rear seat up (27.2 vs. 18.5 cubic feet). The Ioniq 5 has a much larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Niro EV with its rear seat folded (59.3 vs. 53 cubic feet).

The Ioniq 5’s cargo area is larger than the Niro EV’s in almost every dimension:

	Ioniq 5	Niro EV
Length to seat (2nd/1st)	38.8”/73.5”	31.8”/64”
Max Width	49.2”	48.2”
Min Width	41”	41”
Height	29”	36”

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Ioniq 5 SEL/Limited’s power liftgate can be opened just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Ioniq 5’s power liftgate can also be opened or closed by pressing a button. The Niro EV doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening liftgate.

Towing

The Ioniq 5 offers up to a 2300 lbs. towing capacity. The Niro EV has no towing capacity.

Servicing Ease

The Ioniq 5 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The Niro EV uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the Ioniq 5 Limited, the memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The Niro EV doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Ioniq 5 Limited’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Niro EV doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Ioniq 5 Limited has a standard heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Niro EV doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

On a hot day the Ioniq 5’s driver can lower the front windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Niro EV can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Ioniq 5’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The Niro EV’s power mirror switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.

The Ioniq 5 Limited’s standard wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield. The Niro EV’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The Ioniq 5’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Niro EV’s projector halogen headlights and light instantly. LED lights also last over twenty times longer than halogen.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Ioniq 5 to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Niro EV doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

When the Ioniq 5 Limited is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Niro EV’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Ioniq 5’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The Niro EV doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

The Ioniq 5 Limited’s Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The Niro EV doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Economic Advantages

The Ioniq 5 will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Ioniq 5 will retain 43.25% to 43.48% of its original price after five years, while the Niro EV only retains 41.81% to 41.83%.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia Niro EV, based on reliability, safety and performance.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Ioniq 5 second among compact suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Niro EV isn’t in the top three.

The Hyundai Ioniq outsold the Kia Niro by 811 units during the 2022 model year.