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Toyota Prius vs Kia K4 comparison

Compare performance (223 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (39,400 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Prius or Kia K4?

Toyota Prius vs Kia K4: Key differences

Toyota Prius

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

Prius

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia K4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,658 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 L/100km.

K4

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 Prius offers a bit more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 43 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

Prius

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia K4 is a bit lighter – 1,415 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 205 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers clearly more boot space – 604 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia K4 carries a bit more – 455 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 80 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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.

from £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range 72 - 86 km
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Toyota Prius

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Reviews Toyota Prius

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Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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Reviews Kia K4

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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:45

A modern, ultra-easy-to-use car with a full set of systems and assistants that work as they should, but with a sluggish gearbox and poor noise insulation.

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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:45

A modern, ultra-easy-to-use car with a full set of systems and assistants that work as they should, but with a sluggish gearbox and poor soundproofing.

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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:44

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20 May 2026, 08:04:44

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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:44

A modern, ultra-easy-to-use car with a full set of systems and assistants that work as they should, but hampered by a sluggish gearbox and poor soundproofing.

Efficiency / Consumption & Range
Comfort & Interior
Driving Fun / Performance
Technology & Infotainment
Safety
Practicality / Trunk & Everyday Use
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Costs and Consumption
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
12 - 17 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Trunk capacity
284 L
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Length
4,599 mm
Length
-
Width
1,782 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
365 - 375 kg
Payload
435 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
223 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
177 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
164 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the Toyota Prius?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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