The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 (08 - 10) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 25,400

€ 28,600
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 2.0 TDCi DPF is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid.
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
66
72.5
80.4
60.4
71.1
80.1
72.5 in
Width
71.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
66 in
Height
60.4 in
105.9
174.9
106.3
171.5
174.9 in
Length
171.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
3556 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
249 lb
7 %

General
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
DM2
Generation
DE
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
134 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
236 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
112 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
26.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
26.54 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
37 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
29 mpg
city
62 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
563 mi
Range
736 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
563 mi
736 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
71.9 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
131.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









39.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.6 cu ft