Kia Niro Toyota Prius

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Kia Niro Toyota Prius
Status (differs) Available Used market only (out of production)
Fuel (differs) Plug-in Hybrid Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2022-now 2016-2022
From (indicative) (differs) € 39,995
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 78/100 84/100
Efficiency (differs) 70/100 86/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 66/100 62/100
Practicality (differs) 66/100 70/100
Combined efficiency rating (differs) 84/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Crossover Hatchback
Power (hp) (differs) 183 122
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 9.6 10.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 168 180
Length (mm) (differs) 4420 4540
Width (mm) (differs) 1825 1760
Height (mm) (differs) 1545 1470
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1594 1450
Battery (kWh) (differs) 11.1
Electric WLTP range (km) (differs) 65
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 1 4.2
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1300 n/a
Boot (l) (differs) 348 457
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Kia Niro · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Niro · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption (heavily dependent on charging behaviour), public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Niro · Sustainability (environmental impact): Electric WLTP range 65 km + utility-factor critique ICCT PHEV report 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Niro · Value retention: Insufficient reliable residual-value data points for this generation · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia Niro · Practicality: 348 l boot (lower due to PHEV battery), 5 seats, 1300 kg braked towing weight; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Toyota Prius · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (Prius/Toyota hybrid historically strong) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Prius · Efficiency: WLTP consumption + owner-reported real-world consumption vs manufacturer figure (public forums, historical) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Prius · Combined efficiency rating: WLTP combined 4.2 l/100km manufacturer figure + owner real-world figures (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Prius · Practicality: Boot 457 l + 5 seats (manufacturer figure, 2WD trim, historical) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Prius · Value retention: Residual value strongly market- and trim-dependent; no meaningful general curve for this model-year range · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Prius · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), as of 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · PHEV (SG2, 2023+)

Kia Niro

Plug-in hybrid crossover. Electric WLTP range 65 km; the WLTP figure of 1.0 l/100km applies only with a full battery and short trips. With an empty battery the car drives like a regular hybrid; then count on 5-6 l/100km (owner figure, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,300 kg.

Profile · IV (XW50)

Toyota Prius

Fourth-generation Prius (XW50), 1.8 full hybrid with around 122 hp system power. No plug; the hybrid charges itself. WLTP fuel use around 4.2 l/100km. Historical reference, no longer available as a new car since the fifth generation.

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