2019 Kia Niro vs. 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Kia Niro and 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2019 Kia Niro and the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
When comparing the 2019 Kia Niro's and the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Kia Niro has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Kia Niro's and the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a better car than the 2019 Kia Niro.
Pricing: A used 2019 Kia Niro ranges from $12,592 to $23,664 while a used 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is priced between $21,920 to $34,069.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Kia Niro loses 40.4 percent of its value and the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid loses 30.4 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid retains 10 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Kia Niro.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Niro is 7.4 out of 10 while the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Kia Niro being ranked 10 out of 27 Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid being ranked 5 out of 27. Out of 32 Best Hybrid SUVs, the Kia Niro is ranked 13 and the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is ranked 8.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Niro is 5.6 out of 10. For the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid the reliability rating is 6.2 out of 10. This gives the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Niro.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Kia Niro’s base engine makes 139 horsepower, and the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid base engine makes 219 horsepower. The Niro is rated to deliver an average of 50 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 583 miles. The RAV4 Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 551 miles. This gives the 2019 Kia Niro the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2019 Kia Niro has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Kia Niro, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.28 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,490
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$30,896
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$23,490 - $36,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,850
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$30,448
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$27,700 - $35,795
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,018
Price Range:
$12,592 - $23,664
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$22,604
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$18,018 - $26,986
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
62
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
70,639
# Good or Great Deals:
29
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$28,317
Price Range:
$21,920 - $34,069
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$23,524
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$19,744 - $28,317
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
217
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
78,322
# Good or Great Deals:
54
Kia Niro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.4 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
6.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Kia Niro
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
6.1 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
6.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
4.8 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
2.5 - 19.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.5 - 4.1
Kia Niro Rankings
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29 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
2019 Kia Niro Trim Levels
EX, FE, LX, S Touring, Touring
2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE, XSE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.28 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
139 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
219 hp @ 5300 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
52 / 49 / 50
Range (city/hwy):
619 / 583 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
41 / 38 / 40
Range (city/hwy):
595 / 551 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
19.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
37.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
69.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
136.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3106 lbs
Width:
71.1 inches
Height:
60.4 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3710 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Red
Runway Red
Silver
Silky Silver
White
Snow White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Blue
Blue Flame
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Beige
Nutmeg
