The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 54,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Audi RS Q3.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
60.4
71.1
80.1
62.2
72.5
79.5
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
60.4 in
Height
62.2 in
106.3
171.5
102.5
173.6
171.5 in
Length
173.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.29 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
DE
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CTSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5200 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
306 hp
Audi RS Q3
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Audi RS Q3
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
101 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS Q3
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
27 mpg
Audi RS Q3
62 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
736 mi
Range
452 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
452 mi
Audi RS Q3
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).
166.7 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi RS Q3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft
