Niro starts $22,053 lower. Ariya wins efficiency by 2.1 L/100 km. Niro gives you 1,339 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$30,845
LX Hybrid
$52,898
ARIYA SV FWD
$34,985
5 tracked trims
$56,523
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Niro | Nissan Ariya | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $30,845 LX Hybrid | $52,898 ARIYA SV FWD | $22,053 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $34,985 5 tracked trims | $56,523 4 tracked trims | $21,538 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 2.1 L/100 km LX PHEV | 0.0 L/100 km Not published | Only Kia reports |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,805 L Best published cargo figure | 466 L Best published cargo figure | 1,339 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | 680 kg Highest rated trim in ladder | Only Nissan reports |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 1 feature EX Premium Hybrid at $35,545 | 0 features Core coverage still thin | Only Kia full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 1 feature EX PHEV at $38,845 | 1 feature Core coverage still thin | Only Kia full |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Niro, versus IIHS n/a · NHTSA n/a and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Nissan Ariya.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$30,845
LX Hybrid
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
$52,898
ARIYA SV FWD
Lane departure warning
—
Doesn’t reach it
$52,898
ARIYA SV FWD
Adaptive cruise control
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$35,545
EX Premium Hybrid
Sunroof
$55,398
ARIYA SL+ FWD
Moonroof
—
Doesn’t reach it
$55,398
ARIYA SL+ FWD
Nissan highlights: Intelligent Around View®Monitor (I-AVM) [[2037]]; Windshield-type coloured Head-Up Display (HUD); Power-sliding centre console; Bose® Premium Audio with 10 speakers (+4) [[1522]]
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Nissan Ariya | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Lane-keep supportExpanded Niro unlocks it $22,053 sooner. | $30,845 LX Hybrid Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | $52,898 ARIYA SV FWD Lane departure warning | Left sooner |
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Ariya reaches adaptive cruise control. | — Doesn’t reach it | $52,898 ARIYA SV FWD Adaptive cruise control | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Nissan Ariya | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Niro unlocks it $19,853 sooner. | $35,545 EX Premium Hybrid Sunroof | $55,398 ARIYA SL+ FWD Moonroof | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only Ariya reaches premium audio. | — Doesn’t reach it | $55,398 ARIYA SL+ FWD Nissan highlights: Intelligent Around View®Monitor (I-AVM) [[2037]]; Windshield-type coloured Head-Up Display (HUD); Power-sliding centre console; Bose® Premium Audio with 10 speakers (+4) [[1522]] | Right only |
Reasons to pick Kia Niro
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
LX Hybrid
ARIYA SV FWD
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro | LX Hybrid | $30,845 | 4.4 L/100 km | 1 |
| Nissan Ariya | ARIYA SV FWD | $52,898 | 2.3 L/100 km | 0 |
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