The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (07 - 11)
€ 25,400
€ 27,200
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
60.4
71.1
80.1
66.4
71.2
80.4
71.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.4 in
Height
66.4 in
106.3
171.5
102.5
174.3
171.5 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3574 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.47 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
DE
Generation
5N
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.15 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
24.15 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
28 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mpg
city
22 mpg
60 mpg
highway
34 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
736 mi
Range
473 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
473 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 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).
159.2 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
