2021 Kia Niro vs. 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Kia Niro and 2021 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 2021 Kia Niro and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
When we compare the 2021 Kia Niro's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Kia Niro has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2021 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 2021 Kia Niro's and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a better car than the 2021 Kia Niro.
Pricing: A used 2021 Kia Niro ranges from $17,840 to $26,997 while a used 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is priced between $25,926 to $37,891.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Kia Niro loses 40.4 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid loses 30.4 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid retains 10 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 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 2021 Kia Niro’s base engine makes 139 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid base engine makes 219 horsepower. The Niro is rated to deliver an average of 49 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 547 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 2021 Kia Niro the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has higher safety ratings than the 2021 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:
$24,690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$33,044
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$24,690 - $41,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$32,535
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$28,030 - $38,350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,361
Price Range:
$17,840 - $26,997
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$26,228
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
$22,361 - $30,473
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
57
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
43,313
# Good or Great Deals:
17
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$31,919
Price Range:
$25,926 - $37,891
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$29,382
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
$23,470 - $37,304
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
615
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
51,333
# Good or Great Deals:
111
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 2021 Kia Niro
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
8.1 - 8.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
8.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
7 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
7.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
2.9 - 8.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact SUVs)
1.3 - 12
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
2021 Kia Niro Trim Levels
EX Premium, LX, LXS, Touring, Touring Special Edition
2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE, XLE Premium, 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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.28 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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):
51 / 46 / 49
Range (city/hwy):
607 / 547 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
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
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
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
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:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
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
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
Available
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:
37.7 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:
3100 lbs
Width:
71.1 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
171.5 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3690 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:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Deep Cerulean
Red
Runway Red
Silver
Silky Silver
White
Snow White Pearl
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Flame
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
White
Super White
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Gray
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Beige
Nutmeg
