Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Murano
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Nissan Murano
Overview
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Wind | SV |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | electric | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,700 (best) | $41,470 |
| Lowest listing price | $20,151 | $9,399 (best) |
| Median listing price | $30,604 (best) | $42,589 |
| Highest listing price | $48,090 (best) | $51,033 |
| For sale now | 28 | 161 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | — | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | — | 21 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 | — | 18.7 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 241 hp (best) |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | — | 2 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 63.7 cu ft (best) | 63.5 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | — | 1,500 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,277 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,803 lbs (best) | 4,323 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 8.3 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 111.2 in (best) |
| Length | 174 in | 192.9 in (best) |
| Width | 71.9 in | 78 in (best) |
| Height | 61.8 in | 67.9 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Nissan MuranoSV |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 3 / 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) | 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 | Kia Niro EV | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind $39,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SV $41,470 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Wave $44,700 MSRP | SL $46,560 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Platinum $49,600 MSRP |
Live inventory
Kia Niro EV28 for sale
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Used2023 Kia Niro EV
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Blue•Charcoal45,873 mi$20,151Cadillac Marin
San Rafael, CA
Certified2023 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Graphite Gray•charcoal34,244 mi$23,900University Kia Durham
Durham, NC
New2026 Kia Niro EV
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Mineral Blue•Charcoal5 mi$41,307Giambalvo Kia of York
York, PA
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2026 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Steel Gray•Charcoal11 mi$32,775Jersey City Kia
Jersey City, NJ
Certified2025 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Interstellar Gray•Charcoal2,861 mi$26,855Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
Certified2024 Kia Niro EV
Wind
Runway Red•Charcoal8,056 mi$23,944Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
Nissan Murano161 for sale
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Used2017 Nissan Murano
S
Gun Metallic•Graphite80,811 mi$15,148Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2017 Nissan Murano
Platinum
Magnetic Black Metallic•Graphite77,101 mi$17,445Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2024 Nissan Murano
SV
White31,326 mi$25,886Classic Kia Smithfield
Smithfield, NC
New2026 Nissan Murano
Platinum
Everest White Pearl Tricoat•Graphite6 mi$43,768College Station Nissan
College Station, TX
New2026 Nissan Murano
SL
Super Black•Graphite6 mi$40,544College Station Nissan
College Station, TX
Used2017 Nissan Murano
SL
Arctic Blue Metallic•Graphite112,934 mi$11,850Southgate Honda
Southgate, MI
Kia Niro EV vs Nissan Murano FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Kia Niro EV vs 2026 Nissan Murano on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia Niro EV starts lower at $39,700. Live Kia Niro EV listings start at $20,151. Live Nissan Murano listings start at $9,399.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,700).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Nissan Murano leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (23).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (253).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Nissan Murano leads on horsepower in this comparison (241).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2026 Nissan Murano?
- The 2026 Nissan Murano leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Kia Niro EV vs 2026 Nissan Murano?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Nissan Murano (5/5 NHTSA overall).