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 | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Bronco SportBig Bend | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,695 (best) | $39,700 |
| Lowest listing price | $16,699 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $35,207 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $43,223 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 25 (best) | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
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 $31,695 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Wind $39,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Heritage $33,490 MSRP | Wave $44,700 MSRP |
| 3 | Outer Banks $34,985 MSRP | — |
| 4 | Badlands $36,760 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Ford Bronco Sport25 for sale
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2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Outer Banks
Azure Gray Metallic Tri Coat•Ebony/RoastN/A$40,459MSRP $42,210Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Big Bend
Space White Metallic•Medium Light Smoked Truffle5 mi$35,099MSRP $36,850Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Heritage
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat•Navy Pier5 mi$36,516MSRP $38,680Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Badlands
Shadow Black•Gray5 mi$43,223MSRP $46,280Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
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2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Badlands
Azure Gray Metallic Tri Coat•Dark Space GrayN/A$42,539MSRP $44,290Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
New2026 Ford Bronco Sport
Outer Banks
Oxford White•Ebony/Roast5 mi$38,136MSRP $40,710Middleton Ford
Middleton, WI
Ford Bronco Sport vs Kia Niro EV FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 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: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Ford Bronco Sport starts lower at $31,695. Live Ford Bronco Sport listings start at $16,699.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2027 Ford Bronco Sport leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (31,695).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2027 Ford Bronco Sport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (27).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (253).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2027 Ford Bronco Sport leads on horsepower in this comparison (250).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Ford Bronco Sport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2027 Ford Bronco Sport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (2,200).