The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (17 - 18) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)

€ 31,200
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (17 - 18) Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 32,800
 KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 PlugIn-Hybrid.
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
66.5
Blueprint Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (17 - 18)
72.4
82.1
60.4
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (17 - 18)
105.9
178.1
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
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 PlugIn-Hybrid
3717 lb
Curb Weight
3514 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.46 %
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)

General

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
DM2
Generation
DE
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
180 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-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 PlugIn-Hybrid

Performance

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
20.65 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
181 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
31 mpg
181 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
497 mi
Range
2055 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
497 mi
2055 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
24.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
142.1 kWh
24.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
46.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft