I drive the Ioniq as my daily driver and after 7 months I'm still very very pleased with this car. It's full option which makes it just a very well equipped and comfortable car. The roof is no issue for me, since I only have my kids in the back. I also test drove the Niro. It's called an SUV yes, but it really isn't much higher than a hatch. It's no comparison with the Kia Sportage which really is a much taller car. So in short: the Niro is more expensive, less fuel efficient and less spacious in the boot than the Ioniq. It has only one plus, which is room in the back. Ioniq won the race for me.
I'd choose the Ioniq too. It's probably a minor issue for most people, but I like having a spare tire and the Niro doesn't have one, and probably doesn't have the room to store one if you bought one separately (couldn't tell in the video how much room was under there).
@@nodak81 The Niro most definitely has room for a spare tire in back. They cost about $280 US, and are easy to find via Google. I drive rideshare, and rear seat space is vital for me. I rented an Ioniq for a week, and while I loved its fuel economy, I hated its Prius-like bar across the rear windscreen, and the rear seats were pretty tight for passengers. The Niro sacrifices cargo space for passenger comfort, so it wins for me.
@@NeilNadelman I’m literally debating this with myself now. Between the ioniq and niro, mainly using the car for uber. I have driven a niro before and it’s nice and has good leg room. But none of the top spec are available atm. But ioniqs are available. What would u recommend? I’m from London, UK
I have just had a new "IONIQ" for two days as a courtesy car. from Mobility. Very impressed. out of FIVE:- Comfort 5 Ride/Suspension 5 Drive / performance 5 - it will 'GO' better than any auto i know on kickdown! Loads of Volts! Handling 4.5 great steering and brake feel. not too much sway at all. (i drive an Mazda Monaco..No ABS no power steering, no power windows etc. a pure drivers car!) Anyway, i digressed... MPG - Avg -68mpg over 180 miles town/motorway. All round visibilty 4.5..pillar blind spots are negligible, mirrors very good. Reversing Camera, lane identifier (if you should 'stray'.) Wide opening doors and a superb boot......fitted the wheel chair in easily!. Dashboard data can be a little too much for some, but it's your choice of screen! A/C / ventilation is Super adjustable and great in this heatwave. without prejudice....Put up against an audi Q2......it's the better car for us, with two dogs and frequent 260mile trips to Cornwall.
My current 2017 Prius has a top end of 115 MPH. My 300 HP V-6 Mustang computer shuts off the gas to the motor at 107 MPH. Yep, My Prius is faster than my Mustang.
That's surprising because it's a Prius but also not surprising because it's drag coefficient is so low. I wish they made a Prius with Tesla power figures
I owned 3 prius, 2008, 2010 and 2016, the only one that gave me 50+ miles was the 2016 and you have to try really hard to get over 52mpg. I don't like the prius inside and outside design at all. I now drive Ioniq and love it, it wins in many ways not only on MPG.
do you have carbon build up issues? I had a 2015 Kia Soul base 1.6L (same engine in Ioniq) with 267k miles, exhaust manifold converter needed replacing at 255k miles but Kia corporate covered it to my surprise because these GDI cars are known for plugging up. i used intake valve cleaner every 5k-8k miles. it burned a quart of oil if I did 1k miles of freeway/highway driving. I bought it with 203k miles. had black soot in the exhaust from running too rich. it got 24-31 US MPG. sold it just a couple months ago. need something with better fuel economy. i hear the DCT in the Ioniq is questionable for longevity. and the carbon build up. i just don't know. really don't wanna be seen in a prius lol. the design is way too eccentric for my liking
I like the gear shifter on the Prius. It's like an old arcade video game joystick and it always pops back to center. It's also closer to the hand than the traditional style. The two things I hate about the Prius is the design of its back end (looks like a Pi symbol) and the seat belts. The Prius seat belts lock up at low speeds and mild turns in parking lots - that really sucks.
Jesus F. Quality? Interior looks,,, meh. Exterior looks like a kiddie spaceship and cheap plastic. Never liked the front. The back, just acceptable until redesigned for this year. Now it looks weird.
In December 2016, the Niro officially received a Guinness World Records title for the lowest fuel consumption by a hybrid vehicle, as it traveled from Los Angeles to New York City with a fuel consumption record of 76.6 mpg. I’m not sure how you’re testing these cars Matt!
I have test driven all three vehicles and my conclusion is totally different than yours.. I love toyota but the prius is not defined as the hyundai ioniq. The hyundai ioniq has a life time battery warranty replacement with a much better interior and seats. The look and quality of the exterior and interior is higher quality than the prius. The handling and driving quality is better on the ionqi. I strongly recommend each person who is looking for a hybrid to go test drive each vehicle. You are wrong on this match up.... I still like your reviews and will continue to watch...
Great review, Mat. Just one thing I wanted to point out. You compared the fuel economy of a Hyundai Ioniq with 17'' wheels and a Toyota Prius with 15'' wheels, which is not very conclusive in my opinion. They both have the option of either 15'' or 17''. It would be interesting to compare with the same set of wheels.
I like the Prius actually, it's different which isn't a bad thing. I have also driven the Prius and the Ioniq and they both pretty decent. The Toyota feels more comfortable and NVH levels are much lower than the Hyundai. Though I agree it has a infotainment system that feels like using an aftermarket system from 5 year's ago. The Hyundai's is great and has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Just catching up with this out of interest before picking up our Tucson Hybrid N Line S this week. We’ve been really pleased with our Ioniq Premium. Like you,we’ve had brilliant mpg. On the way back from Peak District this week we were getting 77 mpg. So unless your towing or have a motor home forget stinky diesel
I like the way the Prius looks. It's not boring like most cars. It's purposeful. But not with those wheels. They're like £9.99 plastic trims from a backstreet car accessory shop.
One question I have is that the onboard fuel computers can be ridiculously optimistic too. I wonder when you do a 'pump to pump' test, what the actual mpg is compared to the computer readouts.?
Do you know why the Kia Niro isn't a Top Safety Pick for IIHS? I've been trying to decide between the Kia Niro and Hyundai Ioniq. I like the amount of room for the 2nd passengers the Niro has. It seems like a great choice if I have kids one day and need to put in/remove car seats. However, the Ioniq is an IIHS Top Safety Pick for both 2017 & 2018. Additionally, Hyundai offers a lifetime warranty for the battery, which is one of the biggest longterm concerns for hybrid owners.
@@TopBoi93 so I ended up getting the Ioniq, mostly because they offered a lifetime warranty for the battery, as opposed to what Kia offered. Also, surprisingly, the Ioniq has a very spacious hatch, that actually held my dog's beds, and my luggage much better than what the Niro would have been able to hold. I've been EXTREMELY happy with my Ioniq. I think it's a solid choice!
Many people, including Mat, have highlighted the fact that the Prius looks like a pig in knickers. As yourselves this, though. How often do you actually view the exterior of your car? I look at the exterior of mine when I walk towards it in order to drive it. I also look at it when I am cleaning it. Other than that I don't see the exterior because I'm on the inside. For me, the most important part of a vehicle's styling is the interior: not the exterior. I do, however, draw the line at the pre- 2018 versions of the Nisan Leaf.
Prius haters are insecure wierdos, the prius is a tank....it is a car that can easily get 500k miles with care, while performing at at least 50mpg before hypermiling
Just for the record to all the ignorant fools who still think the prius has a CVT ala vespa scooter.. Do yourself a favour and Google the Toyota HSD. It's 2 motors, one engine, planetary gear set. That's why it last for miles and miles and gives good efficiency. Nothing to break engine can work at its best efficiency to create charge via one motor to power the other one or direct drive the car. Ford also uses the same set up in their hybrids.
Toyota is hated around the world because of the dealerships who cut corners and some fxxxked up marketing decisions with different models to offer among countries. I choose Ioniq because local dealer simply don't import Prius but pushing the CHR & CT200h instead
As an alternative hybrid family car I really like the RAV4..or auris if you want something smaller. I know Toyota's not fun, but if reliability is your main buying point like me...then I always go for Toyota for peace of mind.
In US, Hyundai Ioniq beats Toyota Prius in EPA MPG but Prius gets 10+ mpg in real life driving. I guess they didn't learn their lesson from MPG lawsuit they had couple years back.
no reason to buy the Prius over the Ioniq or Niro. They're so much better in so many ways: both look so much better, have nicer cleaner interiors, don't have horrible cvt's, and are much cheaper.
azera55555 they all look shit. So buy the best. The e CVT is not horrible, it's there to save you fuel. Plus it's smooth as hell. Bet you think it's a belt driven CVT like every armchair expert out there...
TsLeng nah i completely disagree that the Ioniq and Niro look like shit too. They’re nicely styled and have clean well laid out interiors. The ecvt is not as responsive and feels disconnected compared to the regular automatics. The CVT is fine on its own and is smooth as you say but I’d prefer a regular auto
I own a 17 pruis and i have never once gotten the fuel mileage he was getting.The best i have gotten is maybe 55mpgs...i agree its not the best looking car, but i didnt buy it for looks, i bought it for practicality.No fill ups for at least 3 weeks...love it
having had the 3rd gen prius and the phev niro 3 i can say that the prius is very uncomfortable as the seat gave me a back ache but it beat the other cars in every other aspect better engine smoother drivetrain and almost double the fuel mpg
I have one..80 miles to the GALLON .U must be driving very skow.the most I have ever gotten on mine is 60 ,which is fantastic. Didn't buy it for looks.bought it for practicality and fuel savings.i love it.
I'll have to say this: Prius wins truly. It's the middle ground between these two. It has The best practicality and the best fuel economy. It just looks weird from the outside.
Given the price difference though, one should calculate how much they would save in gas driving each of them and determine if it is enough to warrant the increased price.
There's also the Prius Prime, which looks much better! Especially at the rear, with its lip-shaped tail lights and the overall double-bubble Kamm-shaped tail!!
I exactly came to these three alternatives while looking for a new car, however considering the PHEV versions of the Kia and Hyundai and given the price I will most likely buy the Hyundai now.
Couldn't agree more. However, don't criticize black plastic any more.. 99.9% of the cars are like that. Instead, compliment a bright one when you see it.
MakeMeYoursBitch umm sorry, if u r so offended, you probably are driving this ugly car, then you are probably the one whos not getting any.. but again what am i doing answering to two persons only capable of commenting about genitals. you probably are 12 and trolling 😂, next.
The pricing in the UK is interesting, as there's not much in it. Where as here, in New Zealand, the Niro is the cheapest, especially when compared to the Ioniq.....so I bought a Niro. 2019 Niro EX NZ$36,990 2019 Ioniq Entry NZ$46,990 Prius SX NZ$39,990. But you can get the Prius C form NZ$27,990.
Got to say the Prius is a better value for money specially when it comes to resale price look how much is a 2010 Prius is on auto trader.. It may not the prettiest but its for sure the most reliable!
If you are buying a car to save fuel, you won't care about the looks really. I think toyota is bold and that mpg is more than enough reason to buy one over the korean sisters.
It's kind of funny because where I live in Canada the Prius is what cabbies drive. They are pretty rare otherwise. The Ionic and Niro aren't too common either. My wife and I have a 19 fully loaded Niro Hybrid . It's a great car with excellent ergonomics. The Prius will get better mileage, but it's so weird , the Kia is very nicely built with easy controls .
I am so confused about the fuel efficiency to this three cars. Prius MPG: Up to 58 city / 53 highway, Niro MPG: Up to 52 city / 49 highway, Ioniq MPG: Up to 57 city / 59 highway, these data are from US EPA. How come this data is very different from you mention? Why Prius becomes the highest efficient and much higher than the other two?
I usually look forward to all carwow's videos and I wish I could say I never clicked so fast on a video when I saw they just uploaded it...but then I saw the cars being reviewed in it...
How did you find the rear visibility on the Prius, Mat? That split window thanks to the spoiler is very... Honda, and we know how much criticism they got for that over the last dozen years or so, deserved or otherwise.
HappyListener50 look, I'm not bothered you're just trying to make people mad and then call them "mad" or "triggered". Some people enjoy driving cars and spending money on it, just like some people buy sports equipment or collect things.Cars are a hobby too and if you just want a car for cheap reliable transportation just don't be some elitist and talk everyone down.
I quite like the look of the Niro. I'm not a crossover fan, but find this to be the prettiest of the 3. Also, I like the look of its interior. I don't like the Prius insides, and not the iconiq (a step backwards from the i40), however, I must add I've not seen the Niro in the flesh.
Having driven both the Prius and Ioniq (Niro was not available,) we bought the bottom trim, Prius Prime plug-in to go with our used, plug-in BMW i3-REx. These cars came with dynamic cruise control and automatic collision braking that is an extra cost on the Ioniq and requires the most expensive top trim. The Ioniq stepped gear transmission kept the engine busy cycling up and down seeking different gears with motion sick rocking versus the smoother Prius. As for efficiency, the Ioniq MPG gauge maximum is 99 MPG while the Prius goes to 199 MPG.
why didn't you write the names of the cars in the title like they were positioned at the start of the video? it should have been "Hyundai Ioniq vs Kia Niro vs Toyota Prius", that really bugs me :(
The Prius never was a good looking car, but the current model looks awful outside and inside... that designer probably needs glasses. Hyundai and Kia look great, I wouldn't mind owning either one...
To be fair, it has the lowest drag coeficient of all 3. To quote one random review whose author I dont remember:"So ugly, the air doesn't want to touch it".
I had two Priuses 2010 and 2014, and no matter how hard I drove it returned 55mpg. Loved the car, it was cheap to run and service, very reliable and I would have bought another one, but for the new design which was not my cup of tea. Can't begin to imagine how many sales Toyota lost due to the new design.
Great video as always! Would love to see the new Nissan Leaf vs VW e-Golf vs BMW i3 head2head & reviews. Would also be interesting to see you review other electric and plug-in hybrid cars. Keep up the good work!
The plastic on the Hyundai is for the safety packages, all cars that come equipped with forward collision warning have to have the plastic in the front
I just came to see the stupid comments from the Prius haters. Like you hating it will change the fact that more people love it. I just bought one and I think it's beautiful.
In case you weren’t paying attention, not that it was clear, @3:18 Matt jumps from the Kia to the Hyundai interior, just in case you thought the Hyundai interior was the Kia? 🤔🤨
Totally understand why the Prius wins the test. Best hybrid around. Prooven and longtime reliable, lowest fuel consumption of all cars, most roomy, in my eyes best because positive different looking car away from mainstream out on the market. More than enough and good reasons to buy one. I did it 3 years ago. Drove a Prius before and again after updating from number 3 to 4. Been there, done it and stay with it....
I uber/lyft with a Prius. I get compliments on the car almost daily. What is this car? Is it new? Really nice ride. People love it. It's a Black 3rd Gen 2011 Prius 2 with 125K Miles
I drive the Ioniq as my daily driver and after 7 months I'm still very very pleased with this car. It's full option which makes it just a very well equipped and comfortable car. The roof is no issue for me, since I only have my kids in the back.
I also test drove the Niro. It's called an SUV yes, but it really isn't much higher than a hatch. It's no comparison with the Kia Sportage which really is a much taller car. So in short: the Niro is more expensive, less fuel efficient and less spacious in the boot than the Ioniq. It has only one plus, which is room in the back. Ioniq won the race for me.
I'd choose the Ioniq too. It's probably a minor issue for most people, but I like having a spare tire and the Niro doesn't have one, and probably doesn't have the room to store one if you bought one separately (couldn't tell in the video how much room was under there).
@@nodak81 The Niro most definitely has room for a spare tire in back. They cost about $280 US, and are easy to find via Google. I drive rideshare, and rear seat space is vital for me. I rented an Ioniq for a week, and while I loved its fuel economy, I hated its Prius-like bar across the rear windscreen, and the rear seats were pretty tight for passengers. The Niro sacrifices cargo space for passenger comfort, so it wins for me.
@@NeilNadelman I’m literally debating this with myself now. Between the ioniq and niro, mainly using the car for uber. I have driven a niro before and it’s nice and has good leg room. But none of the top spec are available atm. But ioniqs are available. What would u recommend? I’m from London, UK
@@TopBoi93 same with me can’t choose between 2, what did you go for?
Are you still happy with the Ioniq here 5 years later?
I have just had a new "IONIQ" for two days as a courtesy car. from Mobility.
Very impressed. out of FIVE:-
Comfort 5
Ride/Suspension 5
Drive / performance 5 - it will 'GO' better than any auto i know on kickdown! Loads of Volts!
Handling 4.5 great steering and brake feel. not too much sway at all. (i drive an Mazda Monaco..No ABS no power steering, no power windows etc. a pure drivers car!)
Anyway, i digressed...
MPG - Avg -68mpg over 180 miles town/motorway.
All round visibilty 4.5..pillar blind spots are negligible, mirrors very good.
Reversing Camera, lane identifier (if you should 'stray'.)
Wide opening doors and a superb boot......fitted the wheel chair in easily!.
Dashboard data can be a little too much for some, but it's your choice of screen!
A/C / ventilation is Super adjustable and great in this heatwave.
without prejudice....Put up against an audi Q2......it's the better car for us, with two dogs and frequent 260mile trips to Cornwall.
My current 2017 Prius has a top end of 115 MPH. My 300 HP V-6 Mustang computer shuts off the gas to the motor at 107 MPH. Yep, My Prius is faster than my Mustang.
Surprising with the top speed limiter
That's surprising because it's a Prius but also not surprising because it's drag coefficient is so low. I wish they made a Prius with Tesla power figures
A lot of top speed limiters have to with the tire speed rating.
@@spaghetti9067 Well with that mentality, don't buy a Prius. It's a free country.
It should be illegal for a standard Prius to be faster than a mustang
Lol
Niro for me.
I like how it's little bit lifted for easy access and looking great among those.
I just love my Niro. The avg of 5.3 liters per 100km is good enough for a crossover like this.
Toyota desperately need a new design department, who could look at that and sign it off as good work ???!!!
Right here bitch! I think it looks amazing.
👓 are missing from your life. It looks like a pile of 💩
Seriously. What an awful design...
HappyListener50 having a shitty taste does not justify a crappy design
Harrybo lol
I found the Kia Niro had the most comfortable seats for long trips, not too hard and not too soft. Just right :)
I owned 3 prius, 2008, 2010 and 2016, the only one that gave me 50+ miles was the 2016 and you have to try really hard to get over 52mpg. I don't like the prius inside and outside design at all. I now drive Ioniq and love it, it wins in many ways not only on MPG.
do you have carbon build up issues? I had a 2015 Kia Soul base 1.6L (same engine in Ioniq) with 267k miles, exhaust manifold converter needed replacing at 255k miles but Kia corporate covered it to my surprise because these GDI cars are known for plugging up. i used intake valve cleaner every 5k-8k miles. it burned a quart of oil if I did 1k miles of freeway/highway driving. I bought it with 203k miles. had black soot in the exhaust from running too rich. it got 24-31 US MPG. sold it just a couple months ago. need something with better fuel economy. i hear the DCT in the Ioniq is questionable for longevity. and the carbon build up. i just don't know. really don't wanna be seen in a prius lol. the design is way too eccentric for my liking
The Prius looks like a reject Transformer.
Mech's not hot
Only thing i dislike about Prius (or any Toyota hybrid cars) is the gear shifter looks like a tiny penis
Yellow Waffle Haha that car is an uckers...
Mr H Reviews Mr H Reviews 😂
I like the gear shifter on the Prius. It's like an old arcade video game joystick and it always pops back to center. It's also closer to the hand than the traditional style. The two things I hate about the Prius is the design of its back end (looks like a Pi symbol) and the seat belts. The Prius seat belts lock up at low speeds and mild turns in parking lots - that really sucks.
I would take Hyundai. Yes, Toyota is great, but the design is not my cup of tea.
Donguk Shin I got a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq because it looks much better than the Prius (and it cost a bit less too).
@@ronc9413 ALSO GOT 10 MPGS LESS THEN THE PRIUS AND TOYOTAS QUALITY IS LIGHT YEARS AHEAD OF HYUNDAI.
Jesus F. Quality? Interior looks,,, meh. Exterior looks like a kiddie spaceship and cheap plastic. Never liked the front. The back, just acceptable until redesigned for this year. Now it looks weird.
@@ronc9413 Ok. To each their own. I love its Durability abd its MPGS
Same
That Prius looks so shit I would rather walk...
Jez Stokes LoL your comment made my day
just because the looks you want to hurt your self
It's actually astonishing how shit it looks compared to the previous model. The previous model looked quite ok with 17" wheels.
rextetron Agree totally..
That Prius makes me nauseous
Hyundai is the best looking.😍
What else is new? Hyundai makes the sexiest non-luxury cars, I personally LOVED the 2019 Veloster design...
We told you before. The plastic Hyundai badge is NOT for aerodynamics but for the radar
He has stated there,he said it after he mention the badge its for the radar... dont you know its sarcasm...
At 2:05
Some other car have the same thing like most Jaguars, most Mercedes where the star is printed on a round “lid” instead of the 3D pointed star
Yes but the badges aren't ugly in these cases.
Driving my Kia Niro for 1 year now. Love it! Drove a toyota for 10 years before buying my kia.
So do you like the Toyota better or worse.
@@ecospider5 saying that he drove Toyotas for 10 year makes them old but i bet it drove better then the newer kia
Hyundai Ioniq👏
In December 2016, the Niro officially received a Guinness World Records title for the lowest fuel consumption by a hybrid vehicle, as it traveled from Los Angeles to New York City with a fuel consumption record of 76.6 mpg. I’m not sure how you’re testing these cars Matt!
@@cant_show_user a prejudice decision , because the toyota must win automatically .
Yeah, and British MPG is different than US MPG
I have test driven all three vehicles and my conclusion is totally different than yours.. I love toyota but the prius is not defined as the hyundai ioniq. The hyundai ioniq has a life time battery warranty replacement with a much better interior and seats. The look and quality of the exterior and interior is higher quality than the prius. The handling and driving quality is better on the ionqi. I strongly recommend each person who is looking for a hybrid to go test drive each vehicle. You are wrong on this match up.... I still like your reviews and will continue to watch...
Great review, Mat. Just one thing I wanted to point out. You compared the fuel economy of a Hyundai Ioniq with 17'' wheels and a Toyota Prius with 15'' wheels, which is not very conclusive in my opinion. They both have the option of either 15'' or 17''. It would be interesting to compare with the same set of wheels.
Andrei Ciubuc 18” on the Niro! Will do 60/65 mpg on on the std 16” wheels.
atc kildare I mentioned prius and ioniq because they are in the same class. The Niro is bigger and not so aerodynamic.
In the ioniq review Mat said that the claimed mpg increases by 12 mpgs with the smaller wheel option
Same for the Niro. This video has the 18" wheels Touring model, but the FE, LX, and EX have 16"
not every country has option of smaller wheels in highest trim, which is just a shame!
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Ioniq hands down! I'll take Hyundai over Toyota all day every day!
I like the Prius actually, it's different which isn't a bad thing. I have also driven the Prius and the Ioniq and they both pretty decent. The Toyota feels more comfortable and NVH levels are much lower than the Hyundai. Though I agree it has a infotainment system that feels like using an aftermarket system from 5 year's ago. The Hyundai's is great and has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
I do like the pruis too
Yesterday i managed to get 80 mpg with Ioniq without being so careful with driving. So it could be as quite economical as Prius i guess.
I've had my 18 year old diesel VW Touran doing ø82.3mpg on a trip 20 mile trip from Birmingham UK. I think a lot of it has to do with how we drive.
Just catching up with this out of interest before picking up our Tucson Hybrid N Line S this week. We’ve been really pleased with our Ioniq Premium. Like you,we’ve had brilliant mpg. On the way back from Peak District this week we were getting 77 mpg.
So unless your towing or have a motor home forget stinky diesel
The true test will be to see how the Ioniq and NIro hold up after 200k+ miles. Prius does that with ease.
I like the way the Prius looks. It's not boring like most cars. It's purposeful. But not with those wheels. They're like £9.99 plastic trims from a backstreet car accessory shop.
The Prius looks like it melted
haha maybe it was using samsung's batteries
|T-Bside| Jey XP at least samsungs batteries are affordable
If you look inside a Prius, the gear shifter looks like a penis
Only thing i dislike about Prius (or any Toyota hybrid cars) is the gear shifter looks like a tiny penis
You can say it, its UGLY. Same with BMW i3 UGLY.
One question I have is that the onboard fuel computers can be ridiculously optimistic too. I wonder when you do a 'pump to pump' test, what the actual mpg is compared to the computer readouts.?
I love these Head2Head episodes..please make them more often!:)
Do you know why the Kia Niro isn't a Top Safety Pick for IIHS? I've been trying to decide between the Kia Niro and Hyundai Ioniq. I like the amount of room for the 2nd passengers the Niro has. It seems like a great choice if I have kids one day and need to put in/remove car seats. However, the Ioniq is an IIHS Top Safety Pick for both 2017 & 2018. Additionally, Hyundai offers a lifetime warranty for the battery, which is one of the biggest longterm concerns for hybrid owners.
Did you decide on a car? I'm literally in the same boat, looking at the Niro and Ioniq
@@MustachioFurioso9134 this is me now literally… what is the best one to go for?
@@TopBoi93 so I ended up getting the Ioniq, mostly because they offered a lifetime warranty for the battery, as opposed to what Kia offered. Also, surprisingly, the Ioniq has a very spacious hatch, that actually held my dog's beds, and my luggage much better than what the Niro would have been able to hold.
I've been EXTREMELY happy with my Ioniq. I think it's a solid choice!
@@MustachioFurioso9134 I appreciate the response. I want to use mine for uber, I heard the rear space for passengers in the ioniq is really tight?
Many people, including Mat, have highlighted the fact that the Prius looks like a pig in knickers. As yourselves this, though. How often do you actually view the exterior of your car? I look at the exterior of mine when I walk towards it in order to drive it. I also look at it when I am cleaning it. Other than that I don't see the exterior because I'm on the inside. For me, the most important part of a vehicle's styling is the interior: not the exterior. I do, however, draw the line at the pre- 2018 versions of the Nisan Leaf.
Drag race these three. :)
Armands 17 its relevant too
Thuarakan SJY Exactly. 👌
first ioniq
second prius
third niro
but with small differences
HappyListener50 So is rest of the road cars in the world (except Challenger Demon). It would be fun and simply relevant to the 'real world' too.
made for drag is different for a quick acceleration car
Niro wins in my book! Great MPG in a normal looking car design.
Prius haters are insecure wierdos, the prius is a tank....it is a car that can easily get 500k miles with care, while performing at at least 50mpg before hypermiling
I agree but I still think it's fugly.
I prefer niro!
Just gotta love how the brit pronounces Hyundai, it sounds like he's saying "High-and-Die". In the states it's pronounced "hun-day".
No body cares baldy
@@dominichuston8612 :-)))
Obviously we are right😏🙄
You can’t even say ALUMINIUM so go play with your guns
@@Al3xisAE 🤣🤣
Just for the record to all the ignorant fools who still think the prius has a CVT ala vespa scooter..
Do yourself a favour and Google the Toyota HSD. It's 2 motors, one engine, planetary gear set. That's why it last for miles and miles and gives good efficiency. Nothing to break engine can work at its best efficiency to create charge via one motor to power the other one or direct drive the car.
Ford also uses the same set up in their hybrids.
Toyota is hated around the world because of the dealerships who cut corners and some fxxxked up marketing decisions with different models to offer among countries. I choose Ioniq because local dealer simply don't import Prius but pushing the CHR & CT200h instead
Its a pleasure to watch and hear you. You are a polite charming competence. Thank you !
I own the ioniq because the seats are comfortable and was $6000 less with more standard equipment
As an alternative hybrid family car I really like the RAV4..or auris if you want something smaller. I know Toyota's not fun, but if reliability is your main buying point like me...then I always go for Toyota for peace of mind.
In US, Hyundai Ioniq beats Toyota Prius in EPA MPG but Prius gets 10+ mpg in real life driving. I guess they didn't learn their lesson from MPG lawsuit they had couple years back.
Japanese spy.
China spy
“The Prius looks like an angry fish”
Best analogy and so true 😂😂
Lol
no reason to buy the Prius over the Ioniq or Niro. They're so much better in so many ways: both look so much better, have nicer cleaner interiors, don't have horrible cvt's, and are much cheaper.
azera55555 they all look shit. So buy the best. The e CVT is not horrible, it's there to save you fuel. Plus it's smooth as hell. Bet you think it's a belt driven CVT like every armchair expert out there...
TsLeng nah i completely disagree that the Ioniq and Niro look like shit too. They’re nicely styled and have clean well laid out interiors. The ecvt is not as responsive and feels disconnected compared to the regular automatics. The CVT is fine on its own and is smooth as you say but I’d prefer a regular auto
If Toyota had nailed its design, it would have been almost perfect.
HappyListener50 to each their own but it seems a lot of people agree with me and think the Prius is extremely ugly
HappyListener50 You are right. Stands out as the most ugly vehicle out of the 3
I own a 17 pruis and i have never once gotten the fuel mileage he was getting.The best i have gotten is maybe 55mpgs...i agree its not the best looking car, but i didnt buy it for looks, i bought it for practicality.No fill ups for at least 3 weeks...love it
Do you live in the US? Imperial miles are shorter than American ones.
Yet another reason meters are the only reasonable measure of distance.
love the ioniq
HappyListener50 Are you gay?
BBBBBBBBBBBefw i am spanish
I love my Ioniq!
@@thorbjrnmadsen4984 you got a problem with gay? Wouldn't want to club the wrong sex back to your cave?
having had the 3rd gen prius and the phev niro 3 i can say that the prius is very uncomfortable as the seat gave me a back ache but it beat the other cars in every other aspect better engine smoother drivetrain and almost double the fuel mpg
Niro is better looking than Sportage
For me both look great, I wish niro was a bit higher tho
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I have one..80 miles to the GALLON .U must be driving very skow.the most I have ever gotten on mine is 60 ,which is fantastic. Didn't buy it for looks.bought it for practicality and fuel savings.i love it.
I'll have to say this: Prius wins truly. It's the middle ground between these two. It has The best practicality and the best fuel economy. It just looks weird from the outside.
You are literally doing the comparison for the decision I am making this month. Leaning toward Niro but we'll see!!
Like an angry haddock!!! Haha. Yes, the ionic is very pretty.
if you get the plug in Hyundai Ioniq you get similar fuel reduction to the Prius without it looking like an angry Chinese man who's eaten a frog....
same thing for the plug-in version of the prius though...
Dave Travels yeah but it is too ugly and more expensive
Plug in Prius Prime looks doesn't look that bad. Step up from regular Prius.
STUPID CONCEPT
At least the Prius looks different to every other generic looking car on the road!!
Given the price difference though, one should calculate how much they would save in gas driving each of them and determine if it is enough to warrant the increased price.
Then or now? Any of these cars makes a lot of sense in 2022
There's also the Prius Prime, which looks much better! Especially at the rear, with its lip-shaped tail lights and the overall double-bubble Kamm-shaped tail!!
@Genghis Khan No, it's a PHEV. So it can work as a pure EV for short trips, but otherwise it's a hybrid.
I’m surprised they read out MPG and not tea cups per crumpet
The best part about driving a Prius is you don't have to look at it :)
🤣🤣🤣
I exactly came to these three alternatives while looking for a new car, however considering the PHEV versions of the Kia and Hyundai and given the price I will most likely buy the Hyundai now.
Good choice!
Couldn't agree more.
However, don't criticize black plastic any more.. 99.9% of the cars are like that. Instead, compliment a bright one when you see it.
1:13 points to the left of screen when pop up banner is on the right lol
But I love this channel! Too 😎
what were they thinking when they designed the prius? and who on earth approved it?
Bitch, the Prius ain't ugly like his penis. Now that's something no one would ever like to see or ride! LOL
Thorbjørn Madsen at least i have one, you prolly dont
What's the point of having one if it is so ugly you won't use it? hahahahaha
MakeMeYoursBitch i bet u aint getting any, so sad, no need to project your loneliness on the internet, try psychiatrist
MakeMeYoursBitch umm sorry, if u r so offended, you probably are driving this ugly car, then you are probably the one whos not getting any.. but again what am i doing answering to two persons only capable of commenting about genitals. you probably are 12 and trolling 😂, next.
The pricing in the UK is interesting, as there's not much in it. Where as here, in New Zealand, the Niro is the cheapest, especially when compared to the Ioniq.....so I bought a Niro.
2019 Niro EX NZ$36,990
2019 Ioniq Entry NZ$46,990
Prius SX NZ$39,990. But you can get the Prius C form NZ$27,990.
Got to say the Prius is a better value for money specially when it comes to resale price look how much is a 2010 Prius is on auto trader.. It may not the prettiest but its for sure the most reliable!
HALLELUJAH, someone who actually for once talks sense, only decent comment I've read, 33 years garage trade, Prius fantastic car well said that man
Do you drive a prius?
I like the fact that he reviews budget cars and high end cars
Every time he says high and die, I have to remind myself that he's talking about the hyundai
Auto Top NL and carwow are the two best car channel imo
If you are buying a car to save fuel, you won't care about the looks really. I think toyota is bold and that mpg is more than enough reason to buy one over the korean sisters.
debrisbit I'm not looking for mpg, I look for looks, performance, reliability, not worse mpg
Khairy7 then quite clearly you are on the wrong video?
You will pay bit more for Prius but you will get that all back when you resale. Hyundai/Kia resale is just horrible.
jun park very true
Khairy7 so you will buy an ioniq? Rofl.
It's kind of funny because where I live in Canada the Prius is what cabbies drive. They are pretty rare otherwise. The Ionic and Niro aren't too common either. My wife and I have a 19 fully loaded Niro Hybrid . It's a great car with excellent ergonomics. The Prius will get better mileage, but it's so weird , the Kia is very nicely built with easy controls .
Matt please review the 2019 Toyota Prius.
The video quality was spot on!
The Kia looks pretty good in real life, I would pick the Hyundai though as the Toyota looks too weird
Why are you getting such high mpg numbers from these cars? A lot higher than any epa estimates that I'm looking at.
hyndai ioniq is the boss between these three
cheap,good to drive,better body kit that that suv and hatchback
I am so confused about the fuel efficiency to this three cars. Prius MPG: Up to 58 city / 53 highway, Niro MPG: Up to 52 city / 49 highway, Ioniq MPG: Up to 57 city / 59 highway, these data are from US EPA. How come this data is very different from you mention? Why Prius becomes the highest efficient and much higher than the other two?
The slot in the ioniq Center console is to hold iPads, how about researching and reading the brochure
I usually look forward to all carwow's videos and I wish I could say I never clicked so fast on a video when I saw they just uploaded it...but then I saw the cars being reviewed in it...
The Fiat Multipla is a thing of beauty, compared to the Prius.
blackjack2150 I disagree, Fiat Multipla is fucking hideous than a Prius
How did you find the rear visibility on the Prius, Mat? That split window thanks to the spoiler is very... Honda, and we know how much criticism they got for that over the last dozen years or so, deserved or otherwise.
Prius driver here. I love the Prius. Prius was my first car. I think I’ll be driving a Prius the rest of my life. Someday I’ll move on to a Tesla.
No Filter You're boring then. Only losers drive hybrid or electric cars. Petrol and diesel are better in my opinion.
HappyListener50 jesus fucking christ trying too hard to troll
HappyListener50 look, I'm not bothered you're just trying to make people mad and then call them "mad" or "triggered".
Some people enjoy driving cars and spending money on it, just like some people buy sports equipment or collect things.Cars are a hobby too and if you just want a car for cheap reliable transportation just don't be some elitist and talk everyone down.
No Filter Better In What Way, Loser!?!?!?!?
I quite like the look of the Niro. I'm not a crossover fan, but find this to be the prettiest of the 3. Also, I like the look of its interior. I don't like the Prius insides, and not the iconiq (a step backwards from the i40), however, I must add I've not seen the Niro in the flesh.
I love my Niro and I'm fine with the gas economy it has to offer
Having driven both the Prius and Ioniq (Niro was not available,) we bought the bottom trim, Prius Prime plug-in to go with our used, plug-in BMW i3-REx. These cars came with dynamic cruise control and automatic collision braking that is an extra cost on the Ioniq and requires the most expensive top trim.
The Ioniq stepped gear transmission kept the engine busy cycling up and down seeking different gears with motion sick rocking versus the smoother Prius. As for efficiency, the Ioniq MPG gauge maximum is 99 MPG while the Prius goes to 199 MPG.
why didn't you write the names of the cars in the title like they were positioned at the start of the video? it should have been "Hyundai Ioniq vs Kia Niro vs Toyota Prius", that really bugs me :(
What are you, 10 years old? Grow up and get over it mate. He reviewed said cars on the list, nuff said.
noxizle 4 shizle its just his pet peeve, calm down
How many gallons you need to purchase to drive 100km or miles?
Like it or not Prius is Function before Form
X Blocky Yes, but they didn't have to make it look that bad.
Nether Warrior like it or not but we don’t get the Chevy Volt in the U.K.
and elettric energy grow on the trees smart ass?
Yes, the Vauxhall Ampera is a rebadged Chevrolet Volt in the UK, while the Ampera is sold as Opel rest of Europe.
Nether Warrior it’s still on the previous gen because nobody’s buying them
Can’t get any Niro with a spare wheel? Wonder if that a UK thing because my Niro came with a spare.
The Prius never was a good looking car, but the current model looks awful outside and inside... that designer probably needs glasses. Hyundai and Kia look great, I wouldn't mind owning either one...
To be fair, it has the lowest drag coeficient of all 3. To quote one random review whose author I dont remember:"So ugly, the air doesn't want to touch it".
I love my Ioniq, it saves me fuel and she looks like a professionals car. The prius reminds me of a college student car.
I had two Priuses 2010 and 2014, and no matter how hard I drove it returned 55mpg. Loved the car, it was cheap to run and service, very reliable and I would have bought another one, but for the new design which was not my cup of tea. Can't begin to imagine how many sales Toyota lost due to the new design.
Toyota Pryus “like an angry 😤 fish 🐠 “...you got that right Matt 😂😂😂
3 cars i'm debating to buy right now, but which one sleeps best in the back? I like car camping
Kia’s a crossover (not 4WD) so probably that
Great video as always! Would love to see the new Nissan Leaf vs VW e-Golf vs BMW i3 head2head & reviews. Would also be interesting to see you review other electric and plug-in hybrid cars. Keep up the good work!
The plastic on the Hyundai is for the safety packages, all cars that come equipped with forward collision warning have to have the plastic in the front
I just came to see the stupid comments from the Prius haters. Like you hating it will change the fact that more people love it. I just bought one and I think it's beautiful.
MakeMeYoursBitch lmao. Beautiful in a pancake piranha fish way. I think it’s clear you bought it for gas mileage and that’s ok
OK so shouldn't the Kia go against the Toyota C-HR .two SUV Hybrids ?
You forgot to mention the fact that both Kia and Hyundai have recently had for the last two years serious gearbox issues.
JL H no one cares
JL H gear box problem? Thanks, I will get a 2020 Prius prime 👍😁👍
The DCT sounds very questionable. I know it's a separate company but I know the DCTs were bad in the Ford Focus and Fiesta.
How about Toyota CHR hybrid? Does it drive as well as Prius?
In the beginning i was certain you were gonna say "look at me i have gone all green i am officially a twat now"
Hi Matt, What shoes are those? They are cool. Would like to buy some.
Toyota is the most technologically advanced and for me that works just fine.
In case you weren’t paying attention, not that it was clear, @3:18 Matt jumps from the Kia to the Hyundai interior, just in case you thought the Hyundai interior was the Kia? 🤔🤨
Drive the Prius with a paper bag over your head and you're somewhat Sorted.
If you are driving one,it's one less to see by chance on the road-a good thing I'd say.
Only a knob would make this comment 😜
Totally understand why the Prius wins the test. Best hybrid around.
Prooven and longtime reliable, lowest fuel consumption of all cars, most roomy, in my eyes best because positive different looking car away from mainstream out on the market. More than enough and good reasons to buy one. I did it 3 years ago. Drove a Prius before and again after updating from number 3 to 4. Been there, done it and stay with it....
The Prius is worth it. I just bought one and love it
How much did you pay? Used or new?
I uber/lyft with a Prius. I get compliments on the car almost daily.
What is this car? Is it new? Really nice ride. People love it.
It's a Black 3rd Gen 2011 Prius 2 with 125K Miles