The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 2x4 (08 - 10)
€ 25,400

€ 26,600

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
60.4
71.1
80.1
66
72.5
80.4
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.4 in
Height
66 in
106.3
171.5
105.9
174.9
171.5 in
Length
174.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3468 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.64 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
DE
Generation
DM2
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
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
134 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
101 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
39 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
62 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
736 mi
Range
591 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
591 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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).
125.5 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









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