2021 Kia Niro Hybrid v Toyota C-HR Hybrid comparison
We pitch the new Kia Niro Hybrid against the established Toyota C-HR in this compact petrol-electric crossover duel.
Toyota C-HR vs Kia Niro Comparison
Toyota C-HR
Kia Niro
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2025 Toyota
C-HR
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Niro
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.9
7.4
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Based on the Toyota C-HR GR-SPORT HYBRID
Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
43L
172 to 176 km
42L
168 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$42,990 - $54,990
$45,000 - $72,360
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still has wow factor
- Quiet and efficient
- Nimble handling
Misses
- Drivetrain undermines sporty packaging
- GR Sport is expensive
- Lack of second row amenities
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unintimidating to drive
- V2L capability
- Smartly packaged
Misses
- Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
- Up against some tough competition
- No surround-view camera
Comparison
Reviews
7.9
2025 Toyota C-HR GR Sport review
The Toyota C-HR GR Sport brings welcome spice to the world of crossover SUVs, as well as an unwelcome price tag.
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Josh Nevett
7.4
2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review
The Kia Niro is a comfortable and cute crossover, but at over $70,000 it's up against some tough competition.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI-POINT INJECTION | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 - 1987 | 1580 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.8L | 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 146kW | 104kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5700 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| - | 255Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
