Niro starts $22,053 lower. Ariya wins efficiency by 2.1 L/100 km. Niro gives you 1,339 L more cargo room. Ariya reaches 9 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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Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$30,845
LX Hybrid
$52,898
ARIYA SV FWD
$39,801
9 tracked trims
$56,523
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Niro | Nissan Ariya | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $30,845 LX Hybrid | $52,898 ARIYA SV FWD | $22,053 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $39,801 9 tracked trims | $56,523 4 tracked trims | $16,722 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 | 3 features EX PHEV at $38,845 | 5 features ARIYA SL+ FWD at $55,398 | +2 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features SX at $39,545 | 9 features ARIYA SL+ e-4ORCE at $57,398 | +3 features |
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.
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$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
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Doesn’t reach it
$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
$55,398
ARIYA SL+ FWD
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. 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]] Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, surroundCamera, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Head-up display; Bose® Premium Audio with 10 speakers (+4) [[1522]]; Windshield-type coloured Head-Up Display (HUD); Wireless Apple CarPlay; Moonroof; Heated steering wheel; Bose audio
$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
$55,398
ARIYA SL+ FWD
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. 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]] Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, surroundCamera, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Head-up display; Bose® Premium Audio with 10 speakers (+4) [[1522]]; Windshield-type coloured Head-Up Display (HUD); Wireless Apple CarPlay; Moonroof; Heated steering wheel; Bose audio
$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
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Nissan Ariya | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Only Niro reaches premium upholstery. | $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 | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Niro unlocks it $19,853 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 | $55,398 ARIYA SL+ FWD Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. 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]] Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, surroundCamera, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Head-up display; Bose® Premium Audio with 10 speakers (+4) [[1522]]; Windshield-type coloured Head-Up Display (HUD); Wireless Apple CarPlay; Moonroof; Heated steering wheel; Bose audio | Left sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Niro unlocks it $15,853 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 | $55,398 ARIYA SL+ FWD Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. 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]] Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, surroundCamera, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Head-up display; Bose® Premium Audio with 10 speakers (+4) [[1522]]; Windshield-type coloured Head-Up Display (HUD); Wireless Apple CarPlay; Moonroof; Heated steering wheel; Bose audio | Left 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 |
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 | 2 |
| Nissan Ariya | ARIYA SV FWD | $52,898 | 2.3 L/100 km | 2 |
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