2021 Kia Niro vs 2021 Toyota Prius

2021 Kia Niro

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2021 Toyota Prius

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EX Premium FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Niro EX Premium FWD	51	46	$31,962	$32,950
Niro LX FWD	53	48	$23,948	$24,690
Niro LXS FWD	51	46	$25,306	$26,090
Niro Touring FWD	46	40	$27,539	$28,390
Niro Touring SE FWD	46	40	$30,022	$30,950
Niro EV EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$38,112	$39,090
Niro EV EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$43,534	$44,650
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX FWD	N/A	N/A	$32,389	$33,390
Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX Premium FWD	N/A	N/A	$35,454	$36,550
Niro Plug-In Hybrid LXS FWD	N/A	N/A	$28,703	$29,590

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20th Anniversary Edition

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius 20th Anniversary Edition	54	50	$27,811	$29,875
Prius L Eco	58	53	$23,054	$24,525
Prius LE	54	50	$24,191	$25,735
Prius LE AWD-e	51	47	$25,507	$27,135
Prius Limited	54	50	$30,395	$32,650
Prius XLE	54	50	$26,602	$28,575
Prius XLE AWD-e	51	47	$27,533	$29,575
Prius Prime LE	N/A	N/A	$27,090	$28,220
Prius Prime Limited	N/A	N/A	$32,639	$34,000
Prius Prime XLE	N/A	N/A	$28,800	$30,000

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Invoice Price

$31,962

$27,811

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,950

$29,875

Monthly Payment Estimate

$549 / month

$498 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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5.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Kia Niro is a thrifty choice for those who don’t want polarizing Prius looks.

The 2021 Toyota Prius appeals to shoppers looking for a no-frills commuter that excels at fuel economy.

TCC Likes

Hatchback practicality
Great fuel economy
Good value

Excellent fuel economy
Good cargo room
Android Auto has arrived

TCC Dislikes

Not exactly exciting
Where’s the AWD?
Some versions thirstier than others

Iconically unattractive
Cheap interior besides the touchscreen
Tight head room in back

Fuel Economy

City

51 mpg

54 mpg

Highway

46 mpg

50 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagons

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.9

93.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.7

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

39.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

48.3

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

59.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.1

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

59.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

171.5

180

Height, Overall (in)

60.4

57.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.4

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

27.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

11.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P215/45VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P215/45VR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3122

3075

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

195 @ 2400

105 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.6 L/96

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

139 @ 5700

121 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.87

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

4.11

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.35

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Niro

Toyota Prius

Body Style

Sport Utility

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

3.6

3.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Kia Niro

2021 Kia Niro available; 2022s expected soon
Lease: From $199 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $1,500 cash back
Finance: From 0.0% APR

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2021 Toyota Prius

2022 Prius available now
Lease: From $352/mo. (est.)
Finance: 2.49% APR + cash
Rebate: No cash rebates

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