Kia Niro EV vs Subaru Ascent
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Subaru Ascent
Overview
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Wind | Premium |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | electric | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | electric | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $39,700 (best) | $40,795 |
| Lowest listing price | $20,151 | $12,980 (best) |
| Median listing price | $30,604 (best) | $32,000 |
| Highest listing price | $48,090 (best) | $54,499 |
| For sale now | 28 | 47 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPGe | 113 MPGe (best) | — |
| Electric range | 253 mi (best) | — |
| Battery capacity | 64 kWh (best) | — |
| 240V charge time | 7.5 hr (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | — | 19.3 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 260 hp (best) |
| Torque | 188 lb-ft | 277 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | — | 2.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | — | flat 4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 7 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 63.7 cu ft | 75.6 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 5,000 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,803 lbs (best) | 4,450 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 8.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 113.8 in (best) |
| Length | 174 in | 196.8 in (best) |
| Width | 71.9 in | 76 in (best) |
| Height | 61.8 in | 71.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Kia Niro EVWind | Subaru AscentPremium |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Subaru Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind $39,700 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Premium $40,795 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Wave $44,700 MSRP | Premium $40,795 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Limited $47,985 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Limited $47,985 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Limited Bronze Edition $49,095 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Touring $51,165 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Onyx Edition Touring $51,995 MSRP |
Live inventory
Kia Niro EV28 for sale
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Graphite Gray•charcoal34,244 mi$23,900University Kia Durham
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Mineral Blue•Charcoal5 mi$41,307Giambalvo Kia of York
York, PA
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Steel Gray•Charcoal11 mi$32,775Jersey City Kia
Jersey City, NJ
Certified2025 Kia Niro EV
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Interstellar Gray•Charcoal2,861 mi$26,855Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
Certified2024 Kia Niro EV
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Runway Red•Charcoal8,056 mi$23,944Bridgewater Kia
Finderne, NJ
Subaru Ascent47 for sale
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Certified2023 Subaru Ascent
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Autumn Green Metallic•gray44,041 mi$33,289Grand Forks Kia
Grand Forks, ND
Certified2025 Subaru Ascent
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Ice Silver Metallic•Slate Black5,512 mi$38,395Dulles Kia Leesburg
Leesburg, VA
Used2024 Subaru Ascent
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Cosmic Blue Pearl•Java Brown27,227 mi$36,300Jim Coleman Nissan Bethesda
Bethesda, MD
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Gray Metallic•Java111,074 mi$18,740Bob Boyte Honda Moss Point
Moss Point, MS
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Cosmic Blue Pearl•gray43,384 mi$32,516Fred Anderson Toyota of Asheville
Asheville, NC
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Ice Silver Metallic•Slate Black43,454 mi$26,814Venice Toyota
Venice, FL
Kia Niro EV vs Subaru Ascent FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Kia Niro EV vs 2027 Subaru Ascent 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 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Kia Niro EV starts lower at $39,700. Live Kia Niro EV listings start at $20,151. Live Subaru Ascent listings start at $12,980.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (39,700).
- Which has better electricRangeMi: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2026 Kia Niro EV leads on electricRangeMi in this comparison (253).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2027 Subaru Ascent leads on horsepower in this comparison (260).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2027 Subaru Ascent leads on seats in this comparison (8).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Kia Niro EV or 2027 Subaru Ascent?
- The 2027 Subaru Ascent leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).