Kia Niro EV vs. Toyota Prius Prime
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Highlights
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$39,700
Starting MSRP
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$32,975
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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1,653 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Electric
Engine Type
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Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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-
Combined MPGe
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48 - 127
Combined MPGe
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Combined MPGe
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126
/ 101 MPGe
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-
MPGe
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-
MPGe
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253 mi.
Range
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39 - 44 mi.
Range
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-
Range
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6 - 7 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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4 hrs.
Level 2 Charging
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-
Level 2 Charging
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43 mins.
DC Fast charging
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-
DC Fast charging
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-
DC Fast charging
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64 kWh
Battery Capacity
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13 kWh
Battery Capacity
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-
Battery Capacity
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201 hp
Horsepower
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220 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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188
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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139
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Electric
Engine Type
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Gas/Electric I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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201 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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220 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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N/A
Displacement
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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1-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
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P195/60HR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P215/55VR17
Front Tire Size
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P195/60HR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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36 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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20 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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107 in
Wheelbase
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108 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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41 in
Front Head Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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37 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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27 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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91 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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174 in
Length, Overall
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181 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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23 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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64 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Weight & Capacity
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1,653 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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165 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,653 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,721 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,461 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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11 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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1,653 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Kia Niro EV or the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime?
The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Kia Niro EV with 52 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined. The 2026 Niro EV can travel up to 253 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on compared to 44 electric-only miles for the 2024 Prius Prime.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Kia Niro EV or the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime?
The 2024 Toyota Prius Prime is cheaper than the 2026 Kia Niro EV with a $32,975 starting MSRP versus a $39,700 starting MSRP.
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