The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)

€ 25,400
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
€ 33,400
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
60.4
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18)
71.1
80.1
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18)
106.3
171.5
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3772 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.33 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)

General

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
DE
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.49 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
25.49 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
736 mi
Range
698 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
698 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft