Kia Niro SG2 vs Toyota Prius XW60: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Kia · 2022–present
Niro SG2
- Power
- 150 kW204 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.8 s
- Top speed
- 167 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,739 kg
Toyota · 2022–present
Prius XW60
- Power
- 164 kW223 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.8 s
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- 1,620 kg
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Niro SG2 2 Prius XW60 1
- City Niro SG2 Length: 4,420 mm vs 4,600 mm
- Performance Prius XW60 Power per tonne: 101 kW/t vs 86 kW/t; 0–100 km/h: 6.8 s vs 7.8 s
- Off-road Niro SG2 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · SUV vs Front-wheel drive · Liftback
In plain words
Toyota Prius XW60 is quicker: 0–100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.8 s for Kia Niro SG2. Toyota Prius XW60 is 180 mm longer than Kia Niro SG2 (4,600 mm vs 4,420 mm). Toyota Prius XW60 is lighter by 119 kg (1,620 kg vs 1,739 kg). On the catalog figures, the Kia Niro SG2 is the pick for city and off-road; the Toyota Prius XW60 is the pick for performance.
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 | Niro SG2 | Prius XW60 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | C · 466 | B · 573 |
| Power | 45 | 50 |
| Grip | 29 | 44 |
| Handling | 53 | 66 |
| Top speed | 26 | 55 |
| Launch | 44 | 50 |
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 XW602.0 Plug-in Hybrid · 164 kW (223 PS) 15.11 sat 149 km/h
- 2 Niro SG2EV 64.8 kWh · electric · 150 kW (204 PS) 15.81 sat 140 km/h · +0.70 s
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Niro SG2 | Prius XW60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,420 mm174.0 in † | 4,600 mm181.1 in +180 mm +7.1 in +4.1% |
| Width | 1,825 mm71.9 in † | 1,782 mm70.2 in −43 mm −1.7 in −2.4% |
| Height | 1,545 mm60.8 in † | 1,420 mm55.9 in −125 mm −4.9 in −8.1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,739 kg3,834 lb | 1,620 kg3,571 lb −119 kg −262 lb −6.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | Yes |
Difference vs Niro SG2 (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Kia Niro SG2 | Toyota Prius XW60 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | EV 64.8 kWh · electric · 150 kW (204 PS) | 2.0 Plug-in Hybrid · 164 kW (223 PS) |
| Production years | 2022–present | 2022–present |
| Body | SUV | Liftback |
| Class | SUV / crossover | No data |
| Country | South Korea | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 150 kW (204 PS) 201 hp | 164 kW (223 PS) 220 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 104–150 kW (141–204 PS) 139–201 hp | 144–164 kW (196–223 PS) 193–220 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 255 Nm 188 lb-ft | No data |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | 7.8 s | 6.8 s Better |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | 167 km/h 104 mph | No data |
| Power per tonne | 86 kW/t 105 hp/ton calculated | 101 kW/t 123 hp/ton calculated Better |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Plug-in hybrid |
| Engine | No data | 4 cyl |
| Gearbox | single-speed | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,420 mm 174.0 in † | 4,600 mm 181.1 in |
| Width | 1,825 mm 71.9 in † | 1,782 mm 70.2 in |
| Height | 1,545 mm 60.8 in † | 1,420 mm 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,750 mm 108.3 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,739 kg 3,834 lb | 1,620 kg 3,571 lb Better |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | 451 l 15.9 cu ft † | No data |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | 42 l 11.1 gal US † | No data |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel cost per year | €870/year estimated | No data |
| Electric | ||
| Battery Why it matters: A bigger battery usually gives more range, but takes longer to charge fully. | 65 kWh Better | 14 kWh |
| Electric range Why it matters: A longer range means fewer charging stops on long journeys. | 463 km 288 mi | No data |
| Energy use | 19.4 kWh/100 km | No data |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★☆ (2022) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Production years, 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 €0.30/kWh electricity. † from another version of this generation.