Kia Niro vs Volvo V40

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Kia Niro
Kia Niro

$34,990 - $54,990

2023 price

Volvo V40
Volvo V40

2018 price

Summary

2023 Kia Niro
2018 Volvo V40
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Not Applicable, 0.0L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
0.0L/100km (combined)

5.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Rougher ride
  • Doughy acceleration from a full stop
  • Expensive compared to rivals

  • Small boot
  • Limited rear legroom
  • No Apple CarPlay
2023 Kia Niro Summary

Kia has released the newly updated Niro, which is the smaller and less sporty sibling to Kia’s popular, EV6. As far as EVs go, it has a decent driving range and specs that should entice first-time electric vehicle owners to dip their toes into the EV pool.

However, the updated model does come with a price hike… which might not excite a budget-conscious buyer, especially with such affordable competitors like the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric also available.

I’ve been hanging in it for a week with my family of three to see how it handles!

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2018 Volvo V40 Summary

I miss my old phone. Sure, my new phone has a bigger screen and it’s smarter and faster, but my previous phone was smaller and easier to use, and now when I go to do a screen shot I accidentally hit the volume button every time. 

What I really want in a phone is a new version of the old one – and I have a feeling people may feel the same way about the 2018 Volvo V40

Some time next year the completely new generation V40 is expected to arrive and there will be some things I’ll miss about the old one. So, this really is your last chance to buy a new ‘old’ Volvo V40.

In a last-hurrah review, I road tested the V40 in the Inscription grade with the T4 petrol engine. What’s so 'missable' about it? Read on to find out.

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2023 Kia Niro 2018 Volvo V40

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