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Kia Niro vs TYN-e TX1-e comparison

Compare performance (138 HP vs 41 HP), boot space and price (29,100 £ vs 20,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or TYN-e TX1-e?

Kia Niro vs TYN-e TX1-e: Key differences

Kia Niro

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
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TYN-e TX1-e

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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:

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.

TYN-e TX1-e is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,400 £ , while the Kia Niro costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,745 £.

TX1-e

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Niro offers substantially more power – delivering 138 HP compared to 41 HP. That’s roughly 97 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Niro delivers substantially more torque with 265 Nm compared to 120 Nm. That’s about 145 Nm more.

Niro

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 more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, TYN-e TX1-e is clearly lighter – 930 kg compared to 1,474 kg. The difference is around 544 kg.

When it comes to payload, the TYN-e TX1-e carries noticeably more – 620 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 154 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Niro comes out modestly 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.

from £29,100
Niro

Kia Niro

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 138 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
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Kia Niro

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Reviews Kia Niro

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,100 - 33,800 £
Price
20,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
102 - 111 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,474 kg
Curb weight
930 kg
Trunk capacity
451 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,465 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
466 kg
Payload
620 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 HP
Power HP
41 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.1 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
265 Nm
Torque
120 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
102 kW
Power kW
30 kW
Engine capacity
1,580 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
TYN-e
What drive types are available for the Kia Niro?

The Kia Niro is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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