Honda HR-V vs Kia Niro
The Kia Niro is more fuel-efficient at 112 MPG combined, against 30 MPG for the Honda HR-V. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,550 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Honda HR-V | Kia Niro | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 161 | 46 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 16 and 2 | 7 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 10,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 30 MPG | 112 MPG |
| City and highway | 28 and 34 | 123 and 102 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,250 | $700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 161 complaints for the Honda HR-V and 46 for the Kia Niro. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Honda HR-V, 1 for the Kia Niro.