Many car shoppers simply want a vehicle that’s practical, easy to drive and relatively inexpensive. High fuel economy is increasingly a popular desire as well. If this sounds like what you’re looking for in your next vehicle, consider the 2024 Kia Niro or the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid.

The Kia Niro is fresh from a redesign last year. It’s one of Kia’s smaller crossover SUVs and it stands out with its distinctive styling, standard hybrid powertrain and plentiful technology features. Much of the same can also be said of Toyota’s Corolla Cross Hybrid. This fuel-sipping spinoff of the Corolla Cross is similarly fresh, introduced just last year. It’s also loaded with popular features and is a lot more practical than a regular Corolla sedan. Edmunds’ auto experts put these hybrid SUVs head-to-head to see which one offers more for your money.