Toyota Prius vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Kia Niro
- Length178.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 5.1 in
- Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,080 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Niro is 7.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 145 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 3,190 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Niro has 1.3 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 6.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Niro is 145 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 3,190 lb)
- Length: Kia Niro is 7.2 in shorter (178.7 in vs 171.5 in)
- Height: Kia Niro is 2.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 60.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Niro — Kia Niro is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.8 in
- More ground clearanceKia Niro — Kia Niro has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Niro — Based on length × width (Kia Niro)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 171.5 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 71.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 60.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 6.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,045 lb | 3,190 lb | 145 lb |
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