The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG (19 - ..)
€ 25,400

€ 38,900

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
60.4
71.1
80.1
63.1
72.5
79.7
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
60.4 in
Height
63.1 in
106.3
171.5
103.9
172.5
171.5 in
Length
172.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.53 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
DE
Generation
NU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
187 hp
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
62 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
736 mi
Range
450 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
450 mi
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft










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