The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 25,400
€ 28,800
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 6.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
60.4
71.1
80.1
67
71.2
80.4
71.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.4 in
Height
67 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 BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
DE
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CZD*
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
736 mi
Range
593 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
593 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
