Honda Passport 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 | Honda PassportRTL | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | RTL | Wind |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | electric |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed direct drive |
| Engine type | gas | electric |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,750 | $39,700 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $22,400 | $20,151 (best) |
| Median listing price | $47,080 | $30,604 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $56,617 | $48,090 (best) |
| For sale now | 61 (best) | 28 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 25 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 | 18.5 gal (best) | — |
Performance
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 285 hp (best) | 201 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft (best) | 188 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 3.5 L (best) | — |
| Cylinders | V6 | — |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 83.8 cu ft (best) | 63.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,478 lbs | 3,803 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in (best) | 5.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in (best) | 107.1 in |
| Length | 191.5 in (best) | 174 in |
| Width | 79.4 in (best) | 71.9 in |
| Height | 73.1 in (best) | 61.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | Not Rated | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | Not Rated | — |
| 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 | Honda Passport | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTL $44,750 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Wind $39,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | RTL Towing $45,450 MSRP | Wave $44,700 MSRP |
| 3 | RTL Blackout $45,950 MSRP | — |
| 4 | TrailSport $48,450 MSRP | — |
| 5 | TrailSport Blackout $49,650 MSRP | — |
| 6 | TrailSport Elite $52,450 MSRP | — |
| 7 | TrailSport Elite Blackout $53,650 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Honda Passport61 for sale
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Kia Niro EV28 for sale
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Blue•Charcoal45,873 mi$20,151Cadillac Marin
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Durham, NC
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Honda Passport vs Kia Niro EV FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda Passport 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 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia Niro EV starts lower at $39,700. Live Honda Passport listings start at $22,400. Live Kia Niro EV listings start at $20,151.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,700).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Honda Passport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (253).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Honda Passport leads on horsepower in this comparison (285).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Honda Passport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda Passport vs 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Passport (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).