Comparison - Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE 2018 - vs - Kia Niro Touring Hybrid 2018

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Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Toyota Kluger

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

41,730

Updated:

22 Feb 2018

31,900

Updated:

14 Dec 2016

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

6-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

19.20gals

11.90gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Alumina Jade Metallic

#5D655E

Blizzard Pearl

#ECE7EA

Toasted Walnut Pearl

#6C534E

Midnight Black Metallic

#24231E

Celestial Silver Metallic

#979CA0

Ooh La La Rouge Mica

#581826

Predawn Gray Mica

#5D5B60

Shoreline Blue Pearl

#425C73

Color:

Clear White

#F8F8F8

Temptation Red

#6E1420

Graphite dark grey

#686870

Midnight Black

#060608

White Pearl

#F2F2F2

Ocean Blue

#007C8F

Platinum

#585856

blue

#13387F

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ranked #4 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 35 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Good fuel economy
Strong acceleration
Many standard driver assistance features

Cons
Lackluster handling

By:

usnews.com

Pros
Handling
V-6 gas mileage
Consistent cabin quality in first and second rows
Handy dashboard device tray
Huge storage bin between front seats
Power-adjustable cushion length available (driver's seat)

Cons
Sluggish acceleration from a stop (V-6)
Firm, busy ride
Vague steering feel
Whistling sound at highway speeds
Small third row
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto not offered

By:

cars.com

The 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid receives no significant changes.The 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid comes with a good amount of standard equipment in the base LE trim. But we recommend upgrading to the midlevel XLE. On top of the standard systems such as forward collision mitigation and lane departure intervention, the XLE gets blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert as well as the upgraded 8.1-inch touchscreen.

PROS
Impressive fuel economy for a three-row crossover
Just-right size for many families
Added peace of mind from standard accident-avoidance tech
Quiet and compliant ride

CONS
Touchscreen and other controls may require an extra-long reach
Third-row seat isn't as roomy as those of many competitors

By:

edmunds.com

The 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid breathe new life into the hybrid segment, with a practical wagon shape and excellent interior you’d never know was a hybrid.

Pros
Utility vehicle styling
Good noise suppression
Handsome, intuitive interior
40-mpg-plus fuel economy
Plug-in version priced well

Cons
AWD unavailable
Sluggish acceleration at speed
No crash-test data yet
Plug-in range now only average

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Kia Niro ranked #5 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Kia Niro has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 14 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Magnificent fuel economy
Spacious, comfortable seats
Generous cargo capacity
Upscale cabin

Cons
Less athletic than rivals
Not available with AWD
High base price

By:

usnews.com

The most significant change for the 2018 Niro is the addition of lane keeping assist, replacing the previous lane departure warning system. It's included in the Advanced Technology package available on LX and EX trims, and it's standard on the top Touring trim.

PROS
Impressive fuel economy from the base trim model
One of the more affordable hybrids in the segment
Batteries are hidden under the rear seat and don't affect cargo space

CONS
Feature-laden Touring trim sacrifices fuel efficiency
Less cargo space than most rivals
Feels lazy when driving in the default Eco mode
All-wheel drive isn't offered despite crossover styling

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

29.00mpg

46.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

27.00mpg

40.00mpg

Engine type:

Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.50L

1.60L

Torque:

263ft-lbs

at 4 700rpm

195ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

Horsepower:

295hp

at 6 660rpm

139hp

at 5 700rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.70Feet

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

192.50in

171.50in

Width:

75.80in

71.10in

Height:

68.10in

60.80in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

6.30in

Front Track:

64.40in

61.20in

Rear Track:

64.20in

61.80in

Wheel Base:

109.80in

106.30in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.50

40.10

Rear Head Room:

39.60

39.10

Front Leg Room:

44.20in

41.70in

Rear leg room:

38.40in

37.40in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

53.70in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.30in

56.00in

Rear Hip Room:

57.10in

49.30in

Rear Shoulder room:

59.60in

55.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

83.70cu.ft

54.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

3500lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

13.80cu.ft

19.40cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.00degrees

17.30degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.10degrees

29.20degrees

Curb Weight:

4464.00lbs

3274.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Tyre Mobility Kit (TMK)

Centre Console Storage Box

USB With External Media Control

1 Subwoofer(S)

8 Total Speakers

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

Driver’s Wide View Door Mirror

Electrically Folding, Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators

LED Rear Tail Lights

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

Bucket front seats

Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support

4-Way Power Passenger Seat

8-Way Power Driver Seat

Driver Seat Thigh Extension

Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Driver’s Seat Height Adjuster

Stone Grey Leather Upholstery

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Driver Power Memory Seat & Memory Mirror Function

Heated Front Seats

Ventilated Front Seats

Driver’s Seat Power Lumbar Support

10-Way Power Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Heated Outer Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seat

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension:

rear stabilizer bar

Independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather Steering Wheel

Turn Signal In Mirrors

Three Zone Climate Control

Rear Ventilation Duct

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

USB connection

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

6 Total Speakers

Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio

Speed-Sensitive Volume Control

8-speaker JBL® Premium Sound System with Subwoofer, External Amp & Front Centre Speaker

DAB Radio with MP3 Compatibility

Shark Fin Antenna

USB port in centre console (Fast Charge)

Bluetooth® with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming

Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Android Auto Connectivity

Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom® (Traffic, Speed Cameras, Local Search & Weather Updates)

4.2” Supervision Cluster with LCD TFT Colour Display

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

4-wheel disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

4-wheel disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Glass Breakage Sensor

Pre-Collision Safety System

4-Wheel ABS

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear height adjustable headrests

Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Turn Signal Mirrors

Regenerative braking

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC

Bi-Xenon Headlights

Welcome & Follow-me-home Light Functionality

Automatic Headlight Control

Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function

Locking Wheel Nuts

Visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Advanced Anti-Theft System including Immobiliser & Alarm

Grab-type Exterior Door Handles

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlocking

All-round 3-point Seatbelts

ISOFIX Child Seat Top Tethers & Anchor Fixings

Knee Airbag (Driver)

Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)

Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear-Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Twin Front Airbags

Options

Packages:

Protection Package #3

Preferred Accessory Package

All-Weather Floor Liner Package

Protection Package #1

Four Season Floor Liner/Mat Package

Exterior Options:

Body Side Moldings

Running Boards

Rear Bumper Applique

Paint Protection Film

Roof Rack Cross Bars

Door Edge Guards

Mudguards

Special Color

Towing Receiver Hitch W/Wire Harness Package

Alloy Wheel Locks

Rear Bumper Protector

Aurora Black Pearl Paint

Rear Bumper Applique

Mud Guards

Wheel Locks

Snow White Pearl Paint

Cross Bars

Interior Options:

Carpet Mat Package

Cargo Net- Envelope

Carpet Floor Mats And Cargo Liner Package

Universal Tablet Holder

Wireless Headphones

Rear-Seat Blu-Ray DVD Entertainment System

Cargo Cover

Carpet Floor Mats

Cargo Net

Cargo Tray

Aluminum Door Scuff Plate

Cargo Tray Seat Back

Cargo Cover

Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ash, premium leather

#5B5B59

Black, premium leather

#353535

Color:

grey

#90959B

black

#383C3F

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLE 2018 - vs - Kia Niro Touring Hybrid 2018

General

Also called:

Toyota Kluger

Also called:

--

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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