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Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid vs. Toyota Prius Prime

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid and Toyota Prius Prime 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 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid and the Toyota Prius Prime.

When comparing the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid's and the Toyota Prius Prime'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, reliability and interior volume. The Toyota Prius Prime has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, 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 Prime's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Prius Prime is a better car than the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid.

Pricing: A used 2024 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid ranges from $29,999 to $41,857 while a used 2024 Toyota Prius Prime is priced between $34,507 to $48,048. For a new model, the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid's price is between $34,799 and $42,564, with the Toyota Prius Prime priced between $34,562 and $44,840.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid loses 41.8 percent of its value and the Toyota Prius Prime loses 31.1 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Prius Prime retains 10.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid is 7.5 out of 10 while the Toyota Prius Prime's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid being ranked 3 out of 5 Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs and the Toyota Prius Prime being ranked 3 out of 10 Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV).

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid is 7.1 out of 10. For the Toyota Prius Prime the reliability rating is 5.7 out of 10. This gives the Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid an advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Prius Prime.

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 Prime base engine makes 220 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 Prime, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Prius Prime has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
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2024 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$34,799 - $42,564

Starting MSRP:

$34,390

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)

$34,243

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)

$26,940 - $41,400

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$34,562 - $44,840

Starting MSRP:

$32,975

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$31,381

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$28,855 - $32,975

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$36,857

Price Range:

$29,999 - $41,857

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)

$37,402

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)

$31,557 - $43,791

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

93

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

553

# Good or Great Deals:

0

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$40,386

Price Range:

$34,507 - $48,048

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$36,613

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

$34,247 - $40,386

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

1,151

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

397

# Good or Great Deals:

31

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$14,908

Depreciation %:

43.4%

Resale Value $:

$19,482

Residual Value %:

56.6%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)

42.1%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)

41.3% - 43.4%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$10,569

Depreciation %:

32.1%

Resale Value $:

$22,406

Residual Value %:

67.9%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

37%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

32.1% - 46.1%

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.5 / 10

Reliability:

7.1 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Toyota Prius Prime Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

5.7 / 10

Retained Value:

8.6 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Prius Prime

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.9

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

12.8

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

10.2 - 12.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

3.1%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)

3.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)

1.7 - 3.3

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

4.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

2.5 - 8.3

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Rankings

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

1 / 15

Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs for Tall People

1 / 5

Hybrid Subcompact SUVs with the Most Legroom

1 / 5

Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs Under $35k

1 / 1

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) Under $35k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Hybrid Subcompact SUVs Under $30k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Hybrid Subcompact SUVs Under $35k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Hybrid Subcompact SUVs Under $40k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) Under $35k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) Under $40k

1 / 1

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) Under $60k

1 / 1

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

2 / 16

Most Affordable Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

2 / 5

Hybrid Subcompact SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 5

Most Comfortable Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

2 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid Crossover SUVs Under $30k

2 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid Crossover SUVs Under $35k

2 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs Under $30k

2 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs Under $35k

2 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs Under $40k

2 / 5

Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs Under $60k

2 / 5

Best Hybrid Subcompact SUVs

3 / 5

Hybrid Subcompact SUVs with the Most Horsepower

3 / 5

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs Under $35k

3 / 5

Best Hybrid SUVs Under $35k

3 / 5

Hybrid Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 5

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

5 / 16

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

6 / 16

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

6 / 16

Best Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

7 / 16

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

7 / 16

Most Affordable Hybrid SUVs

8 / 30

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs for Tall People

8 / 27

Most Affordable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

8 / 26

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 32

Best Hybrid Crossover SUVs

9 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

9 / 27

Most Reliable Hybrid SUVs

10 / 32

Best Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

10 / 32

Most Comfortable Hybrid Crossover SUVs

10 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

11 / 27

Best Hybrid SUVs

12 / 32

Most Comfortable Hybrid SUVs

12 / 32

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

12 / 16

Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 32

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

15 / 16

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 27

Hybrid Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

24 / 27

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

27 / 32

Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

29 / 32

Toyota Prius Prime Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

1 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $35k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $30k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $35k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $40k

1 / 4

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $25k

1 / 2

Most Reliable Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

1 / 2

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

2 / 10

Best Family Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 10

Best Family Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 9

Most Affordable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 3

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 25

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

3 / 10

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

3 / 10

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

3 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

3 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $25k

3 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $30k

3 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $40k

3 / 6

Hybrid Cars with the Most Cargo Space

4 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

4 / 4

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 25

Best Family Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 10

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

6 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

6 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

6 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

7 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

8 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

8 / 9

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

9 / 10

Safest Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

12 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

15 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

19 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

23 / 25

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Trim Levels

EX, SX Touring

Toyota Prius Prime Trim Levels

SE, XSE, XSE Premium

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):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 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

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

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 Specs

Horsepower:

220 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

Not yet available

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 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

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


53 / 51 / 52

Range (city/hwy):

606 / 585 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

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

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

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 Features

Backup camera:

Standard

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

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:

20.3 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

26.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

111.5 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:

3461 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

Exterior Colors

Black

Aurora Black Pearl

Blue

Mineral Blue

Gray

Graphite Gray / Steel Gray

Green

Cityscape Green

Red

Runway Red

White

Snow White Pearl

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Reservoir Blue

Gray

Guardian Gray

Green

Not available

Red

Supersonic Red

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Silver

Cutting Edge

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Interior Colors

Black

Black/Red

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