Reasons to pick Kia Niro
- 1you want the lower price of entry: LX Hybrid starts at $30,845.
- 2efficiency matters: LX PHEV bottoms out at 2.1 L/100 km.
- 3cargo room matters: this catalog shows up to 1,805 L of cargo capacity.
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2026 Kia Niro vs 2026 Toyota Camry
Your comparison
NirovsCamry
- Price−$4,230
- Efficiency2.9 L/100 km
- Cargo+1,377 L
- Rows won4–2
Niro starts $4,230 lower. Niro wins efficiency by 2.9 L/100 km. Niro gives you 1,377 L more cargo room. Camry reaches 10 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Kia NiroToyota Camry
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$4,230 lower
Niro
$30,845
LX Hybrid
Camry
$35,075
SE FWD
Average trim price$1,549 lower
Niro
$39,801
9 tracked trims
Camry
$41,350
4 tracked trims
| Metric | Kia Niro | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $30,845 LX Hybrid | $35,075 SE FWD | $4,230 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $39,801 9 tracked trims | $41,350 4 tracked trims | $1,549 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 2.1 L/100 km LX PHEV | 5.0 L/100 km SE FWD | 2.9 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,805 L Best published cargo figure | 428 L Best published cargo figure | 1,377 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 3 features EX PHEV at $38,845 | 6 features SE Upgrade AWD at $38,770 | +3 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 6 features SX at $39,545 | 10 features XSE AWD at $45,830 | +4 features |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Kia Niro, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Toyota Camry.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows4beyond the core table
Model reach4 vs 3Niro vs Camry
Pair overlap3 shared1 one-sided
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
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Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Premium upholsteryLeft sooner
Niro
$32,845
EX Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats
Camry
$35,075
SE FWD
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Mudguards; LED Headlamps; Heated Side Mirrors; Drive Mode Select (Sport, Eco and Normal Modes); P205/65R16; Temporary Spare Tire Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Upgrade package (B SFX) Available Including 18” Wheels, Moonroof, Smart Key w/ Entry, and More; Full Perimeter Heated Leather Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Wireless Android Auto Compatibility; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Moonroof / sunroofRight sooner
Niro
$35,545
EX Premium Hybrid
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
Camry
$35,075
SE FWD
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Mudguards; LED Headlamps; Heated Side Mirrors; Drive Mode Select (Sport, Eco and Normal Modes); P205/65R16; Temporary Spare Tire Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Upgrade package (B SFX) Available Including 18” Wheels, Moonroof, Smart Key w/ Entry, and More; Full Perimeter Heated Leather Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Wireless Android Auto Compatibility; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Premium audioLeft only
Niro
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
Camry
—
Doesn’t reach it
Seat memoryLeft sooner
Niro
$39,545
SX
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof
Camry
$45,725
XLE AWD
Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Panoramic Moonroof; Mudguards; LED Headlamps; Heated Side Mirrors; Memory Mirrors; Drive Mode Select (Sport, Eco and Normal Modes) Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, hybrid, panoramicRoof, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Panoramic View Monitor; Leather Seats, with Heated & Ventilated Front Seats; Panoramic View Monitor (PVM); Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Driver Seat Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Leather Seats; Head Up Display; Wireless Android Auto Compatibility; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility; Panoramic Moonroof
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Kia Niro | Toyota Camry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
Premium upholsteryExpanded Niro unlocks it $2,230 sooner. | $32,845 EX Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats | $35,075 SE FWD Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Mudguards; LED Headlamps; Heated Side Mirrors; Drive Mode Select (Sport, Eco and Normal Modes); P205/65R16; Temporary Spare Tire Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Upgrade package (B SFX) Available Including 18” Wheels, Moonroof, Smart Key w/ Entry, and More; Full Perimeter Heated Leather Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Wireless Android Auto Compatibility; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility | Left sooner |
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Camry unlocks it $470 sooner. | $35,545 EX Premium Hybrid Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 16" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, powerLiftgate Fit feature evidence: Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Cloth and synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $35,075 SE FWD Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Mudguards; LED Headlamps; Heated Side Mirrors; Drive Mode Select (Sport, Eco and Normal Modes); P205/65R16; Temporary Spare Tire Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hybrid, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Power Slide / Tilt Moonroof; Upgrade package (B SFX) Available Including 18” Wheels, Moonroof, Smart Key w/ Entry, and More; Full Perimeter Heated Leather Steering Wheel; Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Wireless Android Auto Compatibility; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility | Right sooner |
Premium audioExpanded Only Niro reaches premium audio. | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Seat memoryExpanded Niro unlocks it $6,180 sooner. | $39,545 SX Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Kia features: 1.6 GDI 4-Cylinder Engine; 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission; Drive Mode Select; Idle Stop and Go; PTC Heater; 18" alloy wheels Normalized fit features: heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, powerLiftgate, ventilatedFrontSeats Fit feature evidence: Head-up display (HUD) system; Harman Kardon® premium audio system; Heated steering wheel; Leather-wrapped shift knob; Synthetic Leather Steering Wheel; Memory Driver Seat; Synthetic leather seats; Smart power liftgate; Sunroof | $45,725 XLE AWD Imported from the production trim catalog. Null values remain unverified and cannot satisfy a hard fit answer. Standard features: Panoramic Moonroof; Mudguards; LED Headlamps; Heated Side Mirrors; Memory Mirrors; Drive Mode Select (Sport, Eco and Normal Modes) Normalized fit features: awd, heatedFrontSeats, heatedSteeringWheel, hud, hybrid, panoramicRoof, surroundCamera, ventilatedFrontSeats, wirelessAndroidAuto, wirelessCarPlay Fit feature evidence: Panoramic View Monitor; Leather Seats, with Heated & Ventilated Front Seats; Panoramic View Monitor (PVM); Leather Wrapped Shift Knob; Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel; Driver Seat Memory System; Ventilated Front Seats; Leather Seats; Head Up Display; Wireless Android Auto Compatibility; Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility; Panoramic Moonroof | Left sooner |
Trim Shortcuts
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Kia Niro$30,845
LX Hybrid
4.4 L/100 km efficiency2 features
Toyota Camry$35,075
SE FWD
5.0 L/100 km efficiency5 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro | LX Hybrid | $30,845 | 4.4 L/100 km | 2 |
| Toyota Camry | SE FWD | $35,075 | 5.0 L/100 km | 5 |
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