2024 Kia Niro EV vs. 2025 Toyota Crown Signia Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Niro EV

2024 Kia
Niro EV

MSRP*: $39,600 to $44,600
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Picture of the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia

2025 Toyota
Crown Signia

MSRP*: $43,590 to $47,990
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MPG - City Info not available 39 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 66.1 - 68.8 ft3
Engine
  • 201-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 240-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 201 hp 240 hp
Towing Capacity 1,653 lbs 2,700 lbs
Exterior Length 174.0 in 194.1 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 74.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 42.1 in
Rear 37.1 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 37.7 - 39.1 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.9 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Kia Niro EV than the Toyota Crown Signia. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Niro EV and the Toyota Crown Signia.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Niro EV will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Crown Signia.

Dimensions
Since the Kia Niro EV is much slimmer than the Toyota Crown Signia, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Kia Niro EV, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Crown Signia.

Handling
The Kia Niro EV has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Toyota Crown Signia, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Crown Signia is clearly the choice over the Kia Niro EV for pulling heavy loads. The Kia Niro EV has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Crown Signia.

Powertrain
The Kia Niro EV has much lower torque than the Toyota Crown Signia, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Niro EV and the Toyota Crown Signia. The Kia Niro EV has less cargo space than the Toyota Crown Signia, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.