Ford Bronco Sport vs Kia Niro
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Kia Niro
Overview
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia NiroLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Big Bend | LX |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia NiroLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,845 | $27,090 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $15,999 (best) | $24,000 |
| Median listing price | $33,491 | $30,310 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $44,529 | $33,945 (best) |
| For sale now | 460 (best) | 34 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia NiroLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG | 53 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 53 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 30 MPG | 54 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 16 gal (best) | 11 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia NiroLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 181 hp (best) | 139 hp |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 1.5 L | 1.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I3 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia NiroLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 65.2 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,071 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in (best) | 6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 107 in (best) |
| Length | 172.7 in | 174 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in (best) | 72 in |
| Height | 70.2 in (best) | 61 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia NiroLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 4 | 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 | Ford Bronco Sport | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend $31,845 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $27,090 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Heritage $34,145 MSRP | EX $29,890 MSRP |
| 3 | Outer Banks $36,945 MSRP | SX $33,090 MSRP |
| 4 | Badlands $40,265 MSRP | SX Touring $35,490 MSRP |
Live inventory
Ford Bronco Sport460 for sale
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Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
Oxford White•Ebony82,101 mi$19,995Seelye Select on 9th
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New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
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Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat•Medium Light Smoked Truffle3,075 mi$30,925J.C. Lewis Ford Pooler
Pooler, GA
Certified2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Base
Silver Metallic•Ebony21,816 mi$23,297Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC
Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Outer Banks
Blue Metallic•Ebony/Roast32,019 mi$26,699Matt Bowers Chevrolet Slidell
Slidell, LA
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
Oxford White6 mi$29,090Malloy Ford Alexandria
Lincolnia, VA
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Outer Banks
Carbonized Gray Metallic•Ebony6 mi$30,890Malloy Ford Alexandria
Lincolnia, VA
Kia Niro34 for sale
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New2026 Kia Niro
LX
Interstellar Gray•Charcoal15 mi$26,657Tustin Kia
Tustin, CA
New2026 Kia Niro
EX
Snow White Pearl•CharcoalN/A$29,924Mike Miller Kia Peoria
Peoria, IL
New2026 Kia Niro
EX
Snow White Pearl•CharcoalN/A$29,791Mike Miller Kia Peoria
Peoria, IL
New2026 Kia Niro
EX
Snow White Pearl•CharcoalN/A$31,520Santa Fe Kia
Santa Fe, NM
Used2024 Kia Niro
SX
Snow White Pearl•Charcoal10,434 mi$32,485Lehighton Kia
Lehighton, PA
New2026 Kia Niro
LX
Aurora Black Pearl•CharcoalN/A$27,815Cape & Islands Kia South Yarmouth
South Yarmouth, MA
Ford Bronco Sport vs Kia Niro FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2026 Kia Niro on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia Niro starts lower at $27,090. Live Ford Bronco Sport listings start at $15,999. Live Kia Niro listings start at $24,000.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro?
- The 2026 Kia Niro leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (27,090).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro?
- The 2026 Kia Niro leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (53).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (250).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,200).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2026 Kia Niro?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Bronco Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall); Kia Niro (4/5 NHTSA overall).