The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)
€ 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 6.5 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
60.4
71.1
80.1
67
72.4
82.1
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
60.4 in
Height
67 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 2.0 TDCi
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
12.12 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
DE
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
138 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
101 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
62 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
736 mi
Range
601 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
601 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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).
127.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft
