Niro starts $1,355 lower. Niro wins efficiency by 2.9 L/100 km. Niro gives you 1,111.2 L more cargo room. Niro reaches 6 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
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Full spec sheet
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$32,200
Sport
$30,845
LX Hybrid
$35,900
3 tracked trims
$39,801
9 tracked trims
| Metric | Honda Civic Hatchback | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $32,200 Sport | $30,845 LX Hybrid | $1,355 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $35,900 3 tracked trims | $39,801 9 tracked trims | $3,901 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 5.0 L/100 km Sport Hybrid | 2.1 L/100 km LX PHEV | 2.9 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 693.8 L Best published cargo figure | 1,805 L Best published cargo figure | 1,111.2 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 5 features Sport Hybrid at $36,000 | 3 features EX PHEV at $38,845 | +2 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 5 features Sport Touring Hybrid at $39,500 | 6 features SX at $39,545 | +1 feature |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Honda Civic Hatchback, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Niro.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$32,200
Sport
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; One-touch power moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Wireless Android Auto Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; One-touch power moonroof; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
$35,545
EX Premium Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
$39,500
Sport Touring Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
$32,845
EX Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats
$39,500
Sport Touring Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
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Doesn’t reach it
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Honda Civic Hatchback | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Civic Hatchback unlocks it $3,345 sooner. | $32,200 Sport Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; One-touch power moonroof; Wireless Apple CarPlay; Wireless Android Auto Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; One-touch power moonroof; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | $35,545 EX Premium Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | Left sooner |
Premium upholsteryExpanded Niro unlocks it $6,655 sooner. | $39,500 Sport Touring Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | $32,845 EX Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats | Right sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Civic Hatchback unlocks it $45 sooner. | $39,500 Sport Touring Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Notable features: Heated front seats; Heated steering wheel; Heated rear seats; Leather-trimmed seats; 8-way power driver's seat; 4-way power passenger seat Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Wireless Android Auto; Wireless Apple CarPlay; BOSE Premium Sound System; One-touch power moonroof; Leather-trimmed seats; Heated steering wheel; Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | Left sooner |
Seat memoryExpanded Only Niro reaches seat memory. | — Doesn’t reach it | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | Right only |
Reasons to pick Honda Civic Hatchback
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Sport
LX Hybrid
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic Hatchback | Sport | $32,200 | 7.0 L/100 km | 3 |
| Kia Niro | LX Hybrid | $30,845 | 4.4 L/100 km | 2 |
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