Kia Niro vs Nissan Rogue Sport
The Kia Niro is more fuel-efficient at 112 MPG combined, against 28 MPG for the Nissan Rogue Sport. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,700 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Niro | Nissan Rogue Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 87 | 153 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 6 and 3 | 4 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 45,000 miles | 13,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 112 MPG | 28 MPG |
| City and highway | 123 and 102 | 27 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $700 | $2,400 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 87 complaints for the Kia Niro and 153 for the Nissan Rogue Sport. 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: 1 for the Kia Niro, 2 for the Nissan Rogue Sport.