The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 2x4 (17 - 19) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
€ 26,000
€ 25,400
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 6.1 inches taller than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid.
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
66.5
72.4
82.1
60.4
71.1
80.1
72.4 in
Width
71.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
66.5 in
Height
60.4 in
105.9
178.1
106.3
171.5
178.1 in
Length
171.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
3481 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.63 %
General
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
DM2
Generation
DE
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
177 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Performance
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
121 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
23.52 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
37 mpg
64 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
30 mpg
city
69 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
592 mi
Range
756 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
592 mi
756 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
70.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
119.4 kWh
70.2 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
46.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.6 cu ft
