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 | 2027 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda PassportRTL | Kia Niro EVWind |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,195 | $39,700 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $32,190 (best) | — |
| Median listing price | $47,022 (best) | — |
| Highest listing price | $54,267 (best) | — |
| For sale now | 8 (best) | 0 |
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 | 280 hp (best) | 201 hp |
| Torque | 258 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Honda Passport | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTL $45,195 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Wind $39,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | RTL Towing $45,895 MSRP | Wave $44,700 MSRP |
| 3 | TrailSport $49,995 MSRP | — |
| 4 | TrailSport Blackout $51,495 MSRP | — |
| 5 | TrailSport Elite $53,695 MSRP | — |
| 6 | TrailSport Elite Blackout $55,195 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Honda Passport vs Kia Niro EV FAQ
- Which is better: 2027 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 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: 2027 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 $32,190.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,700).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2027 Honda Passport leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (21).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2027 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (253).
- Which has better horsepower: 2027 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2027 Honda Passport leads on horsepower in this comparison (280).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Honda Passport or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2027 Honda Passport leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).