Honda Pilot vs Kia Niro EV

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

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2026 Honda Pilot

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2026 Kia Niro EV

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Overview

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Kia Niro EVWind
Selected trim	Sport 2WD	Wind
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	electric
Transmission	10-speed automatic	1-speed direct drive
Engine type	gas	electric
Model year	2026	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Kia Niro EVWind
MSRP	$42,195	$39,700 (best)
Lowest listing price	$24,120 (best)	—
Median listing price	$44,472 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$57,267 (best)	—
For sale now	9 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Kia Niro EVWind
Combined MPG	22 MPG (best)	—
City MPG	19 MPG (best)	—
Highway MPG	27 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	19 gal (best)	—

Performance

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	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 PilotSport 2WD	Kia Niro EVWind
Seating	8 seats (best)	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	—	63.7 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	3,500 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	4,336 lbs	3,803 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	—	5.9 in (best)
Wheelbase	114 in (best)	107.1 in
Length	200.1 in (best)	174 in
Width	79 in (best)	71.9 in
Height	71 in (best)	61.8 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Honda PilotSport 2WD	Kia Niro EVWind
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 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)	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 Pilot	Kia Niro EV
1	Sport 2WD $42,195 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Wind $39,700 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport AWD $44,295 MSRP	Wave $44,700 MSRP
3	EX-L $44,495 MSRP	—
4	EX-L $46,595 MSRP	—
5	TrailSport AWD $50,395 MSRP	—
6	Touring $51,095 MSRP	—
7	Touring S $52,295 MSRP	—
8	Elite $53,495 MSRP	—
9	Black Edition AWD $54,995 MSRP	—