Ford Bronco Sport 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 | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Big Bend | Wind |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | electric |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,845 (best) | $39,700 |
| Lowest listing price | $15,999 (best) | $20,151 |
| Median listing price | $33,492 | $30,604 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $44,529 (best) | $48,090 |
| For sale now | 461 (best) | 28 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 25 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 30 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 | 16 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 201 hp (best) |
| Torque | 190 lb-ft (best) | 188 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.5 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | I3 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 65.2 cu ft (best) | 63.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,803 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in (best) | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 107.1 in (best) |
| Length | 172.7 in | 174 in (best) |
| Width | 74.3 in (best) | 71.9 in |
| Height | 70.2 in (best) | 61.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 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) | 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 EV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Bend $31,845 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Wind $39,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Heritage $34,145 MSRP | Wave $44,700 MSRP |
| 3 | Outer Banks $36,945 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Badlands $40,265 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Ford Bronco Sport461 for sale
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Used2023 Ford Bronco Sport
Heritage
Robins Egg Blue•Navy Pier26,128 mi$29,480Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Heritage
N/A$39,179Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Heritage
Robin's Egg Blue•Navy PierN/A$37,804MSRP $39,555Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
- New
2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Badlands
Shadow Black•Dark Space GrayN/A$44,529MSRP $46,280Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Badlands
Oxford White•Dark Space GrayN/A$40,799MSRP $42,550Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
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Azure Gray Metallic Tri Coat•Gray457 mi$42,079MSRP $43,830Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
Kia Niro EV28 for sale
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Used2023 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Blue•Charcoal45,873 mi$20,151Cadillac Marin
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Graphite Gray•charcoal34,244 mi$23,900University Kia Durham
Durham, NC
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Mineral Blue•Charcoal5 mi$41,307Giambalvo Kia of York
York, PA
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2026 Kia Niro EV
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Steel Gray•Charcoal11 mi$32,775Jersey City Kia
Jersey City, NJ
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Interstellar Gray•Charcoal2,861 mi$26,855Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
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Runway Red•Charcoal8,056 mi$23,944Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
Ford Bronco Sport vs Kia Niro EV FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Ford Bronco Sport 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: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport starts lower at $31,845. Live Ford Bronco Sport listings start at $15,999. Live Kia Niro EV listings start at $20,151.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,845).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (253).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (250).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- 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 EV?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Bronco Sport (5/5 NHTSA overall).