Cadillac XT4 vs Kia Niro EV
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Kia Niro EV
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Premium Luxury | Wind |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | electric |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40,795 | $39,700 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $17,779 (best) | $20,251 |
| Median listing price | $27,516 (best) | $32,694 |
| Highest listing price | $35,500 (best) | $48,090 |
| For sale now | 19 | 27 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 26 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 24 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 29 MPG (best) | — |
| Combined MPGe | — | 113 MPGe (best) |
| Electric range | — | 253 mi (best) |
| Battery capacity | — | 64 kWh (best) |
| 240V charge time | — | 7.5 hr (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 235 hp (best) | 201 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft (best) | 188 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | I4 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 48.9 cu ft | 63.7 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,750 lbs (best) | — |
| Payload | 1,479 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 3,702 lbs (best) | 3,803 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in (best) | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 109 in (best) | 107.1 in |
| Length | 180.1 in (best) | 174 in |
| Width | 76.7 in (best) | 71.9 in |
| Height | 64.1 in (best) | 61.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac XT4Premium Luxury | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Cadillac XT4 | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Luxury $40,795 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Wind $39,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Premium Luxury $43,295 MSRP | Wave $44,700 MSRP |
| 3 | Sport $41,595 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Sport $44,095 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Cadillac XT419 for sale
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Used2019 Cadillac XT4
Automatic
Crystal White•Sedona/jet Black62,117 mi$18,043Velocity Autohaus
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Used2019 Cadillac XT4
FWD Premium Luxury
Atlantic Metallic75,750 mi$20,112Huston Cadillac
Lake Wales, FL
Certified2025 Cadillac XT4
Premium Luxury
Argent Silver Metallic•Oxford Stone/Jet Black, Leather Seating Surfaces34,469 mi$35,033Bayway Cadillac of the Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX
Certified2023 Cadillac XT4
Premium Luxury
Galactic Grey Metallic•Jet Black, Leather Seating Surfaces41,348 mi$25,036Bayway Cadillac of the Woodlands
The Woodlands, TX
Used2023 Cadillac XT4
FWD Sport
Crystal White Tricoat•Jet Black with Cinnamon accents26,222 mi$29,425Group 1 Kia Tomball
Tomball, TX
Used2024 Cadillac XT4
AWD Premium Luxury
Argent Silver Metallic•jet black50,405 mi$27,778Beckley Chevrolet
Beckley, WV
Kia Niro EV27 for sale
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Used2023 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Blue•Charcoal45,873 mi$20,251Cadillac Marin
San Rafael, CA
Certified2023 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Graphite Gray•charcoal34,244 mi$23,900University Kia Durham
Durham, NC
New2026 Kia Niro EV
WIND
Mineral Blue•Charcoal5 mi$41,307Giambalvo Kia of York
York, PA
- New
2026 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Steel Gray•Charcoal11 mi$32,775Jersey City Kia
Jersey City, NJ
Certified2025 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Interstellar Gray•Charcoal2,861 mi$26,855Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
Certified2024 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Runway Red•Charcoal8,056 mi$23,944Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
Cadillac XT4 vs Kia Niro EV FAQ
- Which is better: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Cadillac XT4 vs 2026 Kia Niro EV on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia Niro EV starts lower at $39,700. Live Cadillac XT4 listings start at $17,779. Live Kia Niro EV listings start at $20,251.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,700).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2025 Cadillac XT4 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (26).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (253).
- Which has better horsepower: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2025 Cadillac XT4 leads on horsepower in this comparison (235).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2025 Cadillac XT4 or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2025 Cadillac XT4 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 Cadillac XT4 vs 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Cadillac XT4 (5/5 NHTSA overall).