The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (19 - 20)
€ 25,400
€ 27,900
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
60.4
71.1
80.1
64.3
72.4
82.6
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
60.4 in
Height
64.3 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.31 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
128 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mpg
city
33 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
736 mi
Range
633 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
633 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
108 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
