Honda Pilot 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 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 | $5,000 (best) | $20,151 |
| Median listing price | $41,175 | $32,108 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $56,395 | $48,090 (best) |
| For sale now | 115 (best) | 24 |
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 | — |
Live inventory
Honda Pilot115 for sale
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Honda Pilot vs Kia Niro EV FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda Pilot 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 Pilot or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia Niro EV starts lower at $39,700. Live Honda Pilot listings start at $5,000. Live Kia Niro EV listings start at $20,151.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,700).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (253).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on horsepower in this comparison (285).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Honda Pilot or 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- The 2026 Honda Pilot leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Kia Niro EV?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Pilot (5/5 NHTSA overall).