2025 Kia
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 53 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 45 - 54 MPG | 26 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 63.7 ft3 | 97.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 174.0 in | 201.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 71.9 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Kia Niro offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Grand Highlander, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Toyota Grand Highlander offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Kia Niro, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Niro as you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Kia Niro is a better financial choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro is much slimmer than the Toyota Grand Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Kia Niro, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Handling
The Kia Niro has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Niro has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Powertrain
The Kia Niro has much lower torque than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Kia Niro seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
The Kia Niro has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.