Compare performance (180 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 31700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Toyota Corolla Cross?
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
Kia Niro has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2571 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Cross with 4.90 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.
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.
Both models deliver identical power – 180 HP each.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia Niro performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Cross tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Toyota Corolla Cross is minimal lighter – 1380 kg compared to 1474 kg. The difference is around 94 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers slight more room – 451 L compared to 425 L. That’s a difference of about 26 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs barely noticeable better – up to 1445 L, which is about 108 L more than the Toyota Corolla Cross.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Corolla Cross to a small extent takes the win – 560 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.
The Kia Niro is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.
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Price
29100 - 38600 £
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Price
31700 - 41900 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
57 - 62 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 111 g/km
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co2
112 - 120 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
36 - 43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
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Curb weight
1380 - 1500 kg
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Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
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Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
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Length
4420 mm
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Length
4460 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Height
1545 mm
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Height
1620 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
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Max trunk capacity
1333 - 1337 L
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Payload
466 kg
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Payload
515 - 560 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
138 - 180 HP
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Power HP
140 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
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Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 180 km/h
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Torque
265 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
102 - 132 kW
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Power kW
103 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1580 cm3
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Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Toyota
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The Kia Niro is available as Front-Wheel Drive.