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A former What Car? Car of the Year winner, the Kia e-Niro has a place in history, but can it beat the Skoda Enyaq as a used buy today?
Price today
£25,000*
Skoda Enyaq iV 60 Nav Suite List price £34,910* Available from 2021-present
Buying the slightly larger Enyaq demands more of your money, so does it justify the price jump over its rival?
KIA E-NIRO
1 Interior generally feels solidly built and some attractive trims add visual interest, but Enyaq feels classier overall
2 There’s no faulting the layout; the clearly labelled physical switches and buttons are very easy to use
3 Not everyone will like the way the e-Niro’s driving seat has you perched rather high up relative to the dashboard
SKODA ENYAQ
Photography:John Bradshaw
1 There’s a pleasing mix of materials and finishes, and smartly textured plastics grace most upper surfaces
2 The digital instrument panel’s speed readout is clear enough, but the range readout is tiny and tricky to see at a glance
3 Both cars provide driver’s seat height adjustment, as well as adjustable lumbar support for comfort
Price today
£20,000*
Kia e-Niro 64kWh Long Range 2 List price £34,945*
Available from 2019-2022
Providing lots of range for reasonable money, a used e-Niro looks terrific value on paper The e-Niro remains more upright in corners and feels more nimble, but the Enyaq actually has more grip
KIA E-NIRO
*Price today is based on a 2021 model with average mileage and full service history, correct at time of writing
SKODA ENYAQ
With softer suspension and a bulkier body, the Enyaq leans more in bends, but its steering inspires confidence
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