Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2019 - vs - Kia Niro 4 HEV 2020

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Toyota Highlander XLE 2019

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

41,030

Updated:

01 May 2019

29,270

Updated:

04 Dec 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2019

2020

Total Seating:

Transmission:

8-speed Shiftable Automatic

6-speed dual-clutch

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

19.20gals

11.80gals

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:

Silky Silver

#BBBDC0

Graphite

#656468

Midnight Black

#1A1A1B

White Pearl

#E7EAEF

Ocean Blue

#176B7F

Runway Red

#A51919

Electric

Battery:

1.56kWh Li-ion polymer battery

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2019 Toyota Highlander ranked #14 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Toyota Highlander has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 47 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Comfortable and quiet
Stylish cabin with first-rate materials
Lots of standard advanced safety features
Optional V6 engine is robust and fuel-efficient

Cons
Confining third-row seat
So-so standard four-cylinder engine

By:

usnews.com

The 2019 Toyota Highlander delivers safety, features, comfort, and efficiency in a family-friendly package.

Pros
Comfortable cabin
Strong V-6
Miserly hybrid
Luxurious ride quality

Cons
Not pretty
Weak base 4-cylinder
No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Third row's just average

By:

thecarconnection.com

Only minor styling revisions for 2019.The 2019 Toyota Highlander comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic, 6-speed shiftable automatic.

PROS
Standard high-tech safety features
Strong V6 engine with good fuel economy
Quiet and pleasantly compliant ride

CONS
Third-row seat isn't as roomy as those in many competitors
Touchscreen and other controls may require an extra-long reach
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren't offered
Weak power delivery of the base four-cylinder engine

By:

edmunds.com

The Niro isn't our favorite car to drive, but it's perfect for drivers who care as much about fuel efficiency as they do about their budget.

Pros
Efficiently rated up to 52 mpg,
affordable,
practicality of a crossover.

Cons
Some trims lack basic amenities,
uninspiring performance,
plug-in hybrid has limited EV range.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2020 Kia Niro's #7 ranking is based on its score within the Hybrid and Electric SUVs category. It was a finalist for our 2020 Best Hybrid or Electric SUV for the Money award. Currently the Kia Niro has a score of 7.5 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data elements using various sources..

Pros
Excellent fuel economy
Spacious interior when compared with subcompact SUVs
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Not available with all-wheel drive
Interior not as upscale as rivals’
Unimpressive acceleration

By:

usnews.com

The 2020 Kia Niro is a compelling eco-friendly car for those opposed to Prius-like looks.

Pros
Oh so frugal
Comfortable, roomy interior
Excellent value
SUV-ish looks

Cons
No AWD option
Light on thrills
High-trim version uses more fuel
Automatic emergency braking should be standard

By:

thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Hybrid

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

26.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

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 600rpm

140hp

at 5 700rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.70Feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

192.50in

171.40in

Width:

75.80in

71.00in

Height:

68.10in

60.40in

Ground Clearance:

8.00in

Front Track:

64.40in

61.60in

Rear Track:

64.20in

62.10in

Wheel Base:

109.80in

106.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.50

Rear Head Room:

39.60

Front Leg Room:

44.20in

Rear leg room:

38.40in

Front Hip Room:

57.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

59.30in

Rear Hip Room:

57.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

59.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

83.20cu.ft

48.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

5000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

13.80cu.ft

13.20cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

18.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.10degrees

Curb Weight:

4464.00lbs

3284.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated Mirrors

2 One-Touch Power Windows

Hands-Free Entry

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

Black Leather Upholstery

Passenger's Seat Manual Height Adjuster

8-way Driver's Power Adjustable Seat (Sliding, Reclining, Height Adjustment)

Driver Power Memory Seat & Memory Mirror Function

Heated Front Seats

Ventilated Front Seats

Driver's Seat Power Lumbar Support

Rear Seats Features:

Rear Ventilation Ducts With Fan Control

Split-Folding Rear Seatback

Manual Folding Split-Bench Third Row Seats

Folding Center Armrest

Folding center armrest

Heated Outer Rear Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Macpherson Strut

Rear Suspension:

rear stabilizer bar

Multi link

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

Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (Driver & Front Passenger)

Dual Automatic Air Conditioning

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

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

Front USB Port

USB Port in Centre Console (Fast Charge)

Bluetooth® with Music Streaming

Apple CarPlay™ with Voice Control

Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

8" Touchscreen Satellite Navigation with European Mapping & Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC)

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

7" Full TFT Colour Display Cluster

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

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

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

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Turn Signal Mirrors

Intelligent Speed Limit Warning (ISLW)

Emergency Stop Signalling (ESS)

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)

Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)

Lane Follow Assist (LFA)

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

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Heat Pump

Front Seatbelts Height Adjusters

Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking (Dealer-Activated Feature)

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

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

2nd Row Bench Seat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ash, leather

#494949

Black, leather

#0F0F0F

Almond, leather

#C1AF8F

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Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2019 - vs - Kia Niro 4 HEV 2020

General

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

--

Electric

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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