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Ford Bronco Sport vs Kia Niro EV

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Ford Bronco Sport

Overview

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendKia Niro EVWind
Selected trimBig BendWind
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainall wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedelectric
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic1-speed direct drive
Engine typegaselectric
Model year20262026

Pricing & market

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendKia 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 now461 (best)28

Fuel economy & range

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendKia Niro EVWind
Combined MPG27 MPG (best)
City MPG25 MPG (best)
Highway MPG30 MPG (best)
Combined MPGe113 MPGe (best)
Electric range253 mi (best)
Battery capacity64 kWh (best)
240V charge time7.5 hr (best)
Fuel tank16 gal (best)

Performance

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendKia Niro EVWind
Horsepower181 hp201 hp (best)
Torque190 lb-ft (best)188 lb-ft
Engine size1.5 L (best)
CylindersI3

Size & capability

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendKia Niro EVWind
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume65.2 cu ft (best)63.7 cu ft
Towing capacity2,000 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,803 lbs (best)
Ground clearance7.8 in (best)5.9 in
Wheelbase105.1 in107.1 in (best)
Length172.7 in174 in (best)
Width74.3 in (best)71.9 in
Height70.2 in (best)61.8 in

Safety & recalls

SpecFord Bronco SportBig BendKia Niro EVWind
NHTSA overall5 / 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 pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)4None 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.

TrimFord Bronco SportKia 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 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).