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Kia e-Niro vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Selected trimStandard RangeChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £28,495
At a glance
The Kia e-Niro was replaced by the Kia Niro EV in 2022. Compare the Kia Niro EV with the Toyota Urban Cruiser
In this comparison, Kia e-Niro stays competitive across the board, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Toyota Urban Cruiser if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Toyota Urban Cruiser wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueToyota
Kia
0
Toyota
5.5
Motorway RangeToyota
Kia
2.5
Toyota
4
FamilyToyota
Kia
3.7
Toyota
4.5
Cost Per MileToyota
Kia
5.1
Toyota
6.9
City DrivingToyota
Kia
7.1
Toyota
8
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £28,495 |
| Official range | 180 miles | 213 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 451 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 9.6 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Kia e-Niro
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Length
Kia e-Niro4,375mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser4,285mm-90mm
Width
Kia e-Niro1,805mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,800mm-5mm
Height
Kia e-Niro1,570mm-65mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,375 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,805 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,065 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 595 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 451 L (better) | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 566 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 750 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Kia e-Niro
- Uses 153 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,375 mm, shorter than 80% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
- At 4,285 mm, shorter than 85% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Kia e-Niro 2 |  Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.38m | 4.29m-90mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.80m-5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.06m |
| Height | 1.57m | 1.64m+65mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.70m | 2.70m |
| Ground Clearance | 155mm | 180mm+25mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 451L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 566L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,667kg (better) | 1,720kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 39.2kWh | 49kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 180 mi | 213 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 50kW | 53kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £28,495 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2019–2022 | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 180 miles | 213 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 126 miles | 178 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 50 kW | 53 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.2 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 39.2 kWh | 49 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 9.8 sec | 9.6 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 106 kW (better) |
| Torque | 395 Nm (better) | 193 Nm |
| Drivetrain | fwd | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia e-Niro
2
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Standard Range
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant77%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Kia e-Niro2 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 7 years | 8 years (better) |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Kia e-Niro
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Kia e-Niro and Toyota Urban Cruiser like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 126 miles for the Kia e-Niro and 178 miles for the Toyota Urban Cruiser - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Toyota Urban Cruiser goes roughly 52 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia e-Niro or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Toyota Urban Cruiser and about 595 mm of total clearance for the Kia e-Niro.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia e-Niro or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 86% battery health for the Kia e-Niro and 90% for the Toyota Urban Cruiser. That gives the Toyota Urban Cruiser a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Toyota Urban Cruiser's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Kia e-Niro's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. The Toyota Urban Cruiser has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia e-Niro.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .