Kia Niro vs Toyota Aygo – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Aygo has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15500 £, while the Kia Niro costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 13629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Toyota Aygo with 4.80 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Niro has a clearly edge – offering 180 HP compared to 72 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Niro is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.90 s, while the Toyota Aygo takes 15.50 s. That’s about 5.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Niro performs to a small extent better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Toyota Aygo tops out at 158 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Niro pulls significantly stronger with 265 Nm compared to 93 Nm. That’s about 172 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Kia Niro offers somewhat more seating capacity – 5 vs 4.

In curb weight, the Toyota Aygo is clearly lighter – 1015 kg compared to 1474 kg. The difference is around 459 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers clearly more room – 451 L compared to 231 L. That’s a difference of about 220 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs convincingly better – up to 1445 L, which is about 616 L more than the Toyota Aygo.

When it comes to payload, Kia Niro evident takes the win – 466 kg compared to 345 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

All in all, the Kia Niro shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.