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Kia Niro EV vs Toyota Urban Cruiser
Selected trim2 · 2022-26Change trim288 mi · 64.8 kWh · £34,995
Selected trimStandard RangeChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £28,495
At a glance
In this comparison, Kia Niro EV stays competitive across the board, while the Toyota Urban Cruiser leads on value for money, motorway range and running costs.
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 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
4.9
Toyota
5.5
Motorway RangeToyota
Kia
2.1
Toyota
4
Family
Kia
4.7
Toyota
4.5
Too close to call
Cost Per MileToyota
Kia
3.5
Toyota
6.9
City DrivingToyota
Kia
6.4
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 Niro EV2 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £34,995 | £28,495 (better) |
| Official range | 288 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Boot space | 475 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | Not available | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 7.8 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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Kia Niro EV
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Length
Kia Niro EV4,420mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser4,285mm-135mm
Width
Kia Niro EV1,825mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,800mm-25mm
Height
Kia Niro EV1,545mm-90mm
Toyota Urban Cruiser1,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,420 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,825 mm | 1,800 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,065 mm |
| Height | 1,545 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. | 575 mm spare | 600 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 475 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 Niro EV
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
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 Niro EV 2 |  Toyota Urban Cruiser Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.42m | 4.29m-135mm |
| Width | 1.82m | 1.80m-25mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.06m |
| Height | 1.54m | 1.64m+90mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.72m | 2.70m-20mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 180mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 475L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 566L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.6m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,739kg | 1,720kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 64.8kWh (better) | 49kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 288 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 50kW | 53kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £34,995 | £28,495 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2022–2026 | 2025+ |
* Kia Niro EV: Heat pump: an option on the 3 and 4, not available on the 2.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 288 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 194 miles (better) | 178 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | Not available | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 50 kW | 53 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 164 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 64.8 kWh (better) | 49 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Kia Niro EV2 | Toyota Urban CruiserStandard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 7.8 sec (better) | 9.6 sec |
| Power | 150 kW (better) | 106 kW |
| Torque | 255 Nm (better) | 193 Nm |
| Drivetrain | fwd | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Kia Niro EV
2
8.0/10
average across 7 reviews
- Electrifying.com9/10
- DrivingElectric4/5
- Autocar4/5
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Standard Range
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Kia Niro EV
All 3 videos
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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 Niro EV2 | 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 Niro EV
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Kia Niro EV
- £13,4052023Car360View
- £23,6502024Car360View
- £22,6412024Car360View
Toyota Urban Cruiser
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia Niro EV worth the extra £6,500 over the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Kia Niro EV costs £6,500 more than the Toyota Urban Cruiser. For that premium it adds 75 miles more WLTP range, 165 litres more boot space and 44 kW more power. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Toyota Urban Cruiser comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Kia Niro EV or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is £6,500 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Toyota Urban Cruiser comes out roughly £6,580 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Kia Niro EV and Toyota Urban Cruiser like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 194 miles for the Kia Niro EV 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 Kia Niro EV goes roughly 17 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Kia Niro EV or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
The two are within 25 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 575 mm of total clearance for the Kia Niro EV.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Kia Niro EV or the Toyota Urban Cruiser?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Kia Niro EV 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 Niro EV'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 Niro EV.
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 .