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Kia Niro vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 29600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?

Kia Niro

5 (1 Reviews)
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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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

Niro

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.

Kia Niro has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 471 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2 L per 100 km.

Corolla Touring Sports

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 slight edge – offering 180 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 2.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Kia Niro performs minimal better – reaching 185 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

Niro

Space and Everyday Use:

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, Kia Niro is minimal lighter – 1474 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 11 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers noticeable more room – 596 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 145 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs a bit better – up to 1606 L, which is about 161 L more than the Kia Niro.

When it comes to payload, Kia Niro barely noticeable takes the win – 466 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Niro is decisively ahead 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.

Kia Niro
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

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Niro

Kia Niro

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 138 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 4.9 L
  • Electric Range : 57 - 62 km

Kia Niro

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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.

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Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.

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Kia Niro
Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 38600 £
Price
29600 - 36400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption L/100km
4.40 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
57 - 62 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 111 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
Curb weight
1485 - 1515 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
Length
4420 mm
Length
4650 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1790 mm
Height
1545 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
Max trunk capacity
1591 - 1606 L
Payload
466 kg
Payload
400 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 - 180 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
265 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
102 - 132 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1580 cm3
Engine capacity
1798 - 1987 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
Is the Kia Niro offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Niro is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.