Reasons to pick Kia Niro
- 1efficiency matters: LX PHEV bottoms out at 2.1 L/100 km.
- 2you want the richer top trim: SX reaches 6 core tracked features.
- 3cargo room matters: this catalog shows up to 1,805 L of cargo capacity.
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2026 Kia Niro vs 2026 Hyundai Elantra
Your comparison
NirovsElantra
- Price−$7,846
- Efficiency4.8 L/100 km
- Cargo+1,403 L
- Rows won3–2
Elantra starts $7,846 lower. Niro wins efficiency by 4.8 L/100 km. Niro gives you 1,403 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.
Interactive trim explorer
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Kia NiroHyundai Elantra
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$7,846 lower
Niro
$30,845
LX Hybrid
Elantra
$22,999
Essential
Average trim price$11,902 lower
Niro
$39,801
9 tracked trims
Elantra
$27,899
6 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Niro | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $30,845 LX Hybrid | $22,999 Essential | $7,846 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $39,801 9 tracked trims | $27,899 6 tracked trims | $11,902 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 2.1 L/100 km LX PHEV | 6.9 L/100 km Essential | 4.8 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,805 L Best published cargo figure | 402 L Best published cargo figure | 1,403 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 3 features EX PHEV at $38,845 | 3 features Preferred with Tech Package at $26,999 | =Tied |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features SX at $39,545 | 4 features Luxury Hybrid at $31,499 | +2 features |
Safety and warranty are basically tied: both show Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 with 5 yr / 100,000 km basic coverage.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows5beyond the core table
Model reach4 vs 4Niro vs Elantra
Pair overlap3 shared2 one-sided
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
1
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
Adaptive cruise controlRight only
Niro
—
Doesn’t reach it
Elantra
$28,999
Luxury
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 10.25" colour touchscreen navigation system; Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide; 10.25" full digital display instrument cluster; BlueLink® connected vehicle system; Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop and go; 17" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; Bose® AM/FM/XM®/MP3/HD audio system with 8 speakers and external amplifier; Leatherette seating surfaces; Bose premium audio system with 8 speakers; Leatherette Seats; Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
4
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Premium upholsteryRight sooner
Niro
$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
Elantra
$24,799
Preferred
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 16” Alloy Wheels; Heated leather steering wheel; Proximity keyless entry with push button start and remote engine start; Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW); Smartstream 2.0L (1,999cc) MPI DOHC 4 cylinder engine; Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate, wirelessAndroidAuto Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; 8.0" Touch-screen display with wireless Android AutoTM & Apple CarPlayTM; Heated leather steering wheel
Moonroof / sunroofRight sooner
Niro
$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
Elantra
$26,999
Preferred with Tech Package
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 16” Alloy Wheels; Heated leather steering wheel; Proximity keyless entry with push button start and remote engine start; Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW); Smartstream 2.0L (1,999cc) MPI DOHC 4 cylinder engine; Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; Heated leather steering wheel
Premium audioRight sooner
Niro
$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
Elantra
$28,999
Luxury
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 10.25" colour touchscreen navigation system; Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide; 10.25" full digital display instrument cluster; BlueLink® connected vehicle system; Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop and go; 17" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; Bose® AM/FM/XM®/MP3/HD audio system with 8 speakers and external amplifier; Leatherette seating surfaces; Bose premium audio system with 8 speakers; Leatherette Seats; Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide
Seat memoryLeft only
Niro
$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
Elantra
—
Doesn’t reach it
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Elantra reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $28,999 Luxury Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 10.25" colour touchscreen navigation system; Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide; 10.25" full digital display instrument cluster; BlueLink® connected vehicle system; Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop and go; 17" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; Bose® AM/FM/XM®/MP3/HD audio system with 8 speakers and external amplifier; Leatherette seating surfaces; Bose premium audio system with 8 speakers; Leatherette Seats; Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Elantra unlocks it $8,046 sooner. | $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 | $24,799 Preferred Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 16” Alloy Wheels; Heated leather steering wheel; Proximity keyless entry with push button start and remote engine start; Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW); Smartstream 2.0L (1,999cc) MPI DOHC 4 cylinder engine; Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate, wirelessAndroidAuto Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; 8.0" Touch-screen display with wireless Android AutoTM & Apple CarPlayTM; Heated leather steering wheel | Right sooner |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Elantra unlocks it $8,546 sooner. | $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 | $26,999 Preferred with Tech Package Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 16” Alloy Wheels; Heated leather steering wheel; Proximity keyless entry with push button start and remote engine start; Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW); Smartstream 2.0L (1,999cc) MPI DOHC 4 cylinder engine; Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; Heated leather steering wheel | Right sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Elantra unlocks it $10,546 sooner. | $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 | $28,999 Luxury Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Hyundai features: 10.25" colour touchscreen navigation system; Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide; 10.25" full digital display instrument cluster; BlueLink® connected vehicle system; Adaptive Cruise Control with traffic stop and go; 17" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob; Bose® AM/FM/XM®/MP3/HD audio system with 8 speakers and external amplifier; Leatherette seating surfaces; Bose premium audio system with 8 speakers; Leatherette Seats; Sunroof, power tilt-and-slide | Right sooner |
Seat memoryExpanded Only Niro reaches seat memory. | $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 | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Trim Shortcuts
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Kia Niro$30,845
LX Hybrid
4.4 L/100 km efficiency2 features
Hyundai Elantra$22,999
Essential
6.9 L/100 km efficiency2 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro | LX Hybrid | $30,845 | 4.4 L/100 km | 2 |
| Hyundai Elantra | Essential | $22,999 | 6.9 L/100 km | 2 |
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