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Kia Niro vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (138 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or Toyota Proace Transporter?

Kia Niro vs Toyota Proace Transporter: Key differences

Kia Niro

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • only slightly more power
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Niro

Costs and Efficiency:

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 is barely cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Toyota Proace Transporter costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,501 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Niro uses 4.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Proace Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Proace Transporter offers only slightly more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 138 HP. That’s roughly 12 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Niro is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 11.1 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Transporter delivers clearly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 105 Nm more.

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.

Seats: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Niro is a bit lighter – 1,474 kg compared to 1,656 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries substantially more – 1,323 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 857 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter 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.

from £31,600
Proace Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 349 km
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Kia Niro

The Kia Niro is a practical crossover that blends economy and everyday versatility without sacrificing comfort. With a roomy, well-laid-out cabin and calm, composed handling, it’s an easy-to-live-with choice for commuters and families.

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Reviews Kia Niro

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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pip
11 Jul 2026, 08:42:12

nice size, roomy for passengers, lots of bells and whistles as standard, magnificent fuel economy,well made , 7 year warranty

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Archi
25 Mar 2026, 13:11:41

Efficient, functional, understated, spacious and comfortable. No surprises: it delivers what it promises and does its job without fanfare. Good buy.

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Wolfgang Schäfer
21 Oct 2025, 14:01:32

I've been driving the Kia Niro since 2019 and am still very happy with this car.

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The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
349 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
102 - 111 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
451 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
466 kg
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
265 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
102 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Toyota
What drive types are available for the Kia Niro?

The Kia Niro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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