Kia Niro generations
(Turning circle)| Generation year | Turning circle |
|---|---|
| Niro, Model year 2016 (DE) | 10.6 m |
| Niro, Model year 2019 (DE (1. Facelift)) | 10.6 m |
| Niro, Model year 2022 (Niro SG2) | 10.6 m |
Variants
Kia Niro variants: Niro EV vs. Niro Hybrid
(Turning circle)| Variant name | Turning circle |
|---|---|
| Niro EV | 10.6 m |
| Niro Hybrid | 10.6 m |
The turning circle compared to other Kia models
Its place in the KIA lineup? Well, the Niro finds itself sandwiching comfort and utility quite snugly. When stacked against its fellow stablemates, it's like a teenager defying parental wisdom yet subtly conforming. Take the KIA Picanto, which struts around with a tight 9.40-meter turning circle—a veritable show-off in compact maneuvering. Then there’s the KIA Rio with a 10.20-meter turning circle, slightly nippier but not by much. The KIA Stonic edges slightly closer to the Niro with a 10.40-meter turning circle, but still can't quite match it. Larger models like the KIA Sportage, Stinger, and Sorento seem to have bigger fish to fry, boasting turning circles of 10.90 meters, 11.20 meters, and 11.60 meters respectively, making the Niro look like a nimble ballerina by comparison.
Kia Niro vs other current cars by Kia
(Turning circle)| Variant name | Turning circle |
|---|---|
| Picanto | 9 m |
| Rio | 10.2 m |
| EV3 | 10.4 m |
| Stonic | 10.4 m |
| Niro EV | 10.6 m |
| Niro Hybrid | 10.6 m |
| e-Niro | 10.6 m |
| Niro | 10.6 m |
| XCeed | 10.6 m |
| e-Soul | 10.6 m |
| Ceed | 10.6 m |
| Ceed GT | 10.6 m |
| Ceed Sportswagon | 10.6 m |
| ProCeed | 10.6 m |
| ProCeed GT | 10.6 m |
| Sportage | 10.9 m |
| EV6 | 11 m |
| Stinger | 11.2 m |
| Sorento | 11.6 m |
| EV9 | 12.4 m |
How does the turning circle of the Kia Niro compare to it's nearest competitors?
But let's set the stage brighter and wider with a bit of juicy rivalry. Peeking over the hedge at the equivalent titans from other marques, you’ll find characters such as the Volvo 940/960 with a positively nifty 9.80-meter turning circle, leaving the Niro biting the dust in this metric. Enter the Peugeot 108, a minnow in disguise with an even more impressive 9.60 meters. Yet, swing your view to rivals closer in stature like the Lexus LBX, whose turning circle stands at 10.40 meters, marginally better but comparable. On the far end, competitors like the Audi Q5 and Lexus RX enter the arena with considerably larger turning circles of 11.60 meters and 12.20 meters, respectively. Quirky divergences like the mid-sized Cadillac XT5 straddle both worlds with an 11.90-meter turning circle, further illustrating that the Niro is adeptly positioned between agility and practicality.
Kia Niro vs. similar cars
(Turning circle)| Car model | Turning circle |
|---|---|
| Lexus LBX 2024 | 10.4 m |
| KIA Niro 2022 | 10.6 m |
| Renault Symbioz 2024 | 11.1 m |
| Renault Arkana 2021 | 11.2 m |
| Peugeot 408 2023 | 11.2 m |
| Lexus UX 2019 | 11.2 m |
| BMW X2 2018 | 11.3 m |
| Honda ZR-V 2023 | 11.3 m |
| CUPRA Formentor 2020 | 11.4 m |
| Genesis GV70 2021 | 11.5 m |
| Renault Rafale 2024 | 11.6 m |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale 2022 | 11.6 m |
| Borgward BX7 2018 | 11.7 m |
| Mazda CX-60 2022 | 11.7 m |
| Subaru Crosstrek 2024 | 11.8 m |
| Lynk & Co 01 2021 | 11.8 m |
| DS Automobiles DS 7 2018 | 11.8 m |
| Lamborghini Urus 2018 | 11.8 m |
| Suzuki Across 2020 | 12 m |
| Genesis GV80 2021 | 12 m |
| Lexus NX 2014 | 12.1 m |
| Toyota Highlander 2021 | 12.4 m |
| Maserati Grecale 2022 | 12.4 m |
