The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 25,400
€ 31,200
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
60.4
71.1
80.1
66.5
72.4
82.1
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
60.4 in
Height
66.5 in
106.3
171.5
105.9
178.1
171.5 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3717 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.03 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
DE
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
180 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
101 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
31 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
62 mpg
city
25 mpg
60 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
736 mi
Range
497 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
497 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
142.1 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft
