The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
€ 25,400
€ 32,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 4.3 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
64.7
72.4
82.6
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
60.4 in
Height
64.7 in
106.3
171.5
105.4
176.6
171.5 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.78 %
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 dual clutch 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 turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZE*
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 5000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
23.72 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
34 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
34 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
736 mi
Range
541 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
541 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).
130.7 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 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
1296 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
