The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. Audi Q3 2.0 TDI (15 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 33,700

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
60.4
71.1
80.1
62.6
72.1
79.5
71.1 in
Width
72.1 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
60.4 in
Height
62.6 in
106.3
171.5
102.5
172.8
171.5 in
Length
172.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.84 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
DE
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUVC, DBBA, DFTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
148 hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.24 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
23.24 lb/hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
53 mpg
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
62 mpg
city
47 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
736 mi
Range
904 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
904 mi
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
90.4 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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