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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.

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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

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid SUVs

1 / 30

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

1 / 15

Best Korean Hybrid Crossover SUVs

1 / 10

Best Korean Hybrid SUVs

1 / 10

Best Korean Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

1 / 5

Most Comfortable Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

1 / 4

Best Korean Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

1 / 2

Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

2 / 4

Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs for Tall People

2 / 4

Hybrid Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

2 / 4

Hybrid Subcompact SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 4

Most Affordable Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

2 / 4

Hybrid Subcompact SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 4

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

5 / 15

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Tall People

5 / 15

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

5 / 15

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

6 / 15

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

7 / 15

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

8 / 29

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs

8 / 27

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

8 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

8 / 27

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

8 / 26

Best Hybrid SUVs

9 / 30

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

9 / 30

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

9 / 30

Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs

11 / 30

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

11 / 27

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 15

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

13 / 30

Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

14 / 15

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

22 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

25 / 30

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 30

Toyota Prius Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

1 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Japanese Hybrid Cars

1 / 11

Best Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 8

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

1 / 8

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 8

Best Hybrid Compact Cars

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Compact Cars for Tall People

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Hatchbacks for Tall People

1 / 7

Hybrid Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 7

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

1 / 5

Best Japanese Hybrid Hatchbacks

1 / 4

Best Japanese Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 4

Best Japanese Hybrid Compact Cars

1 / 3

Hybrid Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

2 / 7

Hybrid Hatchbacks with the Most Horsepower

2 / 7

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 8

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 25

Hybrid Hatchbacks with Best Resale Value

4 / 7

Most Comfortable Hybrid Hatchbacks

4 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Hatchbacks

4 / 5

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 8

Most Comfortable Hybrid Compact Cars

5 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

6 / 15

Most Affordable Hybrid Compact Cars

6 / 6

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 6

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

13 / 25

Available 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

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