Toyota Prius vs Kia Niro: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data — no editorial review of this pair yet.
Toyota · 2015–2022
Prius XW50
- Power
- 72 kW98 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.0 s
- Top speed
- —
- Kerb mass
- 1,375 kg
Kia · 2022–present
Niro SG2
- Power
- 104 kW141 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.4 s
- Top speed
- 164 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,474 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Prius XW50 2 Niro SG2 1
- Family Prius XW50 Euro NCAP: 5★ vs 4★
- City Too close to call Length: 4,575 mm vs 4,420 mm
- Performance Too close to call Power per tonne: 52 kW/t vs 71 kW/t
- Running costs Prius XW50 Fuel per year: €870 vs €1,160 (estimated)
- Off-road Niro SG2 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · Liftback
In plain words
Toyota Prius is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.4 s for Kia Niro. Toyota Prius is 155 mm longer than Kia Niro (4,575 mm vs 4,420 mm). Toyota Prius is lighter by 99 kg (1,375 kg vs 1,474 kg). At 15,000 km a year, fuel would cost about €870 (Toyota Prius), €1,160 (Kia Niro) (estimated). Toyota Prius is the older design (from 1997); Kia Niro arrived in 2016. On the catalog figures, the Toyota Prius is the pick for family and running costs; the Kia Niro is the pick for off-road.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Prius XW50 | Niro SG2 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 461 | C · 440 |
| Power | 30 | 39 |
| Grip | 39 | 33 |
| Handling | 70 | 58 |
| Top speed | 37 | 25 |
| Launch | 32 | 30 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time — the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Prius XW50Prius XW50 · 1.8 Hybrid · 72 kW (98 PS) 17.08 sat 128 km/h
- 2 Niro SG2Niro SG2 · 1.6 GDi Hybrid · 104 kW (141 PS) 17.30 sat 125 km/h · +0.22 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Prius XW50 | Niro SG2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,575 mm180.1 in | 4,420 mm174.0 in −155 mm −6.1 in −3.4% |
| Width | 1,760 mm69.3 in | 1,825 mm71.9 in +65 mm +2.6 in +3.7% |
| Height | 1,470 mm57.9 in | 1,545 mm60.8 in +75 mm +3.0 in +5.1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,375 kg3,031 lb | 1,474 kg3,250 lb +99 kg +218 lb +7.2% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Prius XW50 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Toyota Prius | Kia Niro | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | Prius XW50 · 1.8 Hybrid · 72 kW (98 PS) | Niro SG2 · 1.6 GDi Hybrid · 104 kW (141 PS) |
| Production years | 2015–2022 | 2022–present |
| Body | Liftback | SUV |
| Class | No data | SUV / crossover |
| Country | Japan | South Korea |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 72 kW (98 PS) 97 hp | 104 kW (141 PS) 139 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 30–164 kW (41–223 PS) 40–220 hp | 100–150 kW (136–204 PS) 134–201 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 265 Nm 195 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 10.0 s Better | 10.4 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 164 km/h 102 mph |
| Power per tonne | 52 kW/t 64 hp/ton calculated | 71 kW/t 86 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,800 cc · 4 cyl 1.8 l | 1,600 cc · 4 cyl 1.6 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 6-speed dual-clutch |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm 180.1 in | 4,420 mm 174.0 in |
| Width | 1,760 mm 69.3 in | 1,825 mm 71.9 in |
| Height | 1,470 mm 57.9 in | 1,545 mm 60.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm 106.3 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,375 kg 3,031 lb Better | 1,474 kg 3,250 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 451 l 15.9 cu ft |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 42 l 11.1 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | 3.3 l/100 km 71.3 mpg US Better | 4.4 l/100 km 53.5 mpg US |
| CO₂ | 75 g/km Better | 100 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | €870/year estimated Better | €1,160/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 955 km 593 mi estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2016) Better | ★★★★☆ (2022) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure — only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.