Comparing the 2022 Toyota Venza vs 2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

Overview

Overview
Base MSRP	$41,180	$36,490
EPA Classification	Small SUV 4WD	Small Station Wagons
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km)	5.9 L/100 km	4.9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km)	6.4 L/100 km	5.3 L/100 km
Engine Type	Gas/Electric I-4	Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement	2.5 L/152	1.6 L/96
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	219 @ 5700	139 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	163 @ 5200	195 @ 4000
Passenger Capacity	5	5

Technical Specs

Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification	Small SUV 4WD	Small Station Wagons
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km)	5.9 L/100 km	4.9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km)	6.4 L/100 km	5.3 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km)	5.9 L/100 km	4.9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km)	6.4 L/100 km	5.3 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type	Gas/Electric I-4	Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement	2.5 L/152	1.6 L/96
Fuel System	Port/Direct Injection	Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	219 @ 5700	139 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	163 @ 5200	195 @ 4000
Trans Order Code
Trans Type	1	6
Trans Description Cont.	CVT w/OD	Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)		3.87
Second Gear Ratio (:1)		2.22
Third Gear Ratio (:1)		1.37
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)		0.93
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)		0.96
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)		0.77
Reverse Ratio (:1)		5.35
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)		3.23
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity	5	5
Passenger Volume (ft³)	98.3	100.9
Front Head Room (in)	38.6	40.1
Front Leg Room (in)	40.9	41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)	57.4	56
Front Hip Room (in)	54.4	53.7
Second Head Room (in)	39	39.1
Second Leg Room (in)	37.8	37.4

Mechanical

Mechanical
ABS	Standard	Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes	Standard	Standard
All Wheel Drive	Standard	N/A
4 Cylinder Engine	Standard	Standard
Power Steering	Standard	Standard
Aluminum Wheels	Standard	Standard
A/T	Standard	Standard
CVT Transmission	Standard	N/A
Gas/Electric Hybrid	Standard	N/A
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode	Standard	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Front Wheel Drive	N/A	Standard
6-Speed A/T	N/A	Standard
Plug-In Electric/Gas	N/A	Standard

Exterior

Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season	Standard	Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season	Standard	Standard
Temporary Spare Tire	Standard	N/A
Sun/Moonroof	N/A	Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof	N/A	Standard

Interior

Interior
Climate Control	Standard	Standard
Multi-Zone A/C	Standard	Standard
A/C	Standard	Standard
AM/FM Stereo	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Rear Defrost	Standard	Standard
Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard
Power Door Locks	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard
Power Mirror(s)	Standard	Standard
Power Driver Seat	Standard	N/A
Pass-Through Rear Seat	Standard	Standard
Cloth Seats (Option)	Standard	Standard
Cloth Seats	Standard	Standard
Bucket Seats	Standard	Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard
Intermittent Wipers	Standard	Standard
Satellite Radio	Standard	Standard
MP3 Player	Standard	Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)	Standard	Standard
Privacy Glass	Standard	Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard
Immobilizer	Standard	Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror	Standard	Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror	Standard	Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar	Standard	N/A
Leather Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard
Remote Trunk Release	Standard	N/A
Trip Computer	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Connection	Standard	Standard
Telematics	Standard	Standard
Remote Engine Start	Standard	Standard
Back-Up Camera	Standard	Standard
Power Liftgate	Standard	N/A
Keyless Start	Standard	Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input	Standard	Standard
Cargo Shade	Standard	Standard
HD Radio	Standard	Standard
Rear Bench Seat	Standard	Standard
WiFi Hotspot	Standard	N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	N/A
Smart Device Integration	Standard	Standard
LED Headlights	Standard	N/A
Requires Subscription	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist	Standard	N/A
Security System	N/A	Standard
Floor Mats	N/A	Standard
Leather Seats (Option)	N/A	Standard
Leather Seats	N/A	Standard
Fog Lamps	N/A	Standard
Luggage Rack	N/A	Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	N/A	Standard
Power Folding Mirrors	N/A	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	N/A	Standard

Safety

Safety
Driver Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Front Side Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Front Head Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Rear Head Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Locks	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lights	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Automatic Headlights	Standard	Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	Standard	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitor	Standard	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	N/A
Knee Air Bag	Standard	Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert	Standard	Standard
Lane Keeping Assist	Standard	N/A
Front Collision Mitigation	Standard	N/A
Automatic Highbeams	Standard	N/A