Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius
When comparing the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Toyota Prius has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius is a better car than the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid.
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius Pricing
A used 2023 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid ranges from $32,303 to $44,434 while a used 2023 Toyota Prius is priced between $33,286 to $45,040. For a new model, the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid's price is between $34,518 and $42,829, with the Toyota Prius priced between $29,155 and $40,187.
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid loses 48.6 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius loses 41.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius retains 6.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid.
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid is 7.3 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius' quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid being ranked 2 out of 4 Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs and the Toyota Prius being ranked 1 out of 25 Best Hybrid Cars.
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid is 7.1 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius the reliability rating is 9.1 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Prius an advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid’s base engine makes 180 horsepower, and the Toyota Prius base engine makes 194 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Prius, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Toyota Prius has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$34,518 - $42,829
Used Asking Price:
$32,303 - $44,434
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
48.6%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$29,155 - $40,187
Used Asking Price:
$33,286 - $45,040
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
41.8%
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Prius Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Rankings
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13 out of / 25Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels
EX, SX Touring
Toyota Prius Trim Levels
LE, Limited, XLE
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:
3 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
194 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
57 / 56 / 57
Range (city/hwy):
644 / 633 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
19.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
54.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.8 inches
Cargo Space:
23.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
115.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3336 lbs
Width:
71.8 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
174 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3097 lbs
Width:
70.2 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
181.1 inches
Wheelbase:
108.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.6 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 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/60R17