The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 Powershift (10 - 12) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
€ 31,700

€ 32,800

€ 31,700
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 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 PlugIn-Hybrid.
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-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 PlugIn-Hybrid
3686 lb
Curb Weight
3514 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.67 %

General
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
138 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 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 PlugIn-Hybrid
Performance
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
114 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
26.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
26.71 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
181 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
35 mpg
181 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
28 mpg
city
No data
41 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
530 mi
Range
2055 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
530 mi
2055 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
24.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
139.9 kWh
24.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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