The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 25,400

€ 30,200

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3675 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.01 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
168 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.88 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.79 lb/hp
21.88 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mpg
24 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
62 mpg
city
17 mpg
60 mpg
highway
31 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
736 mi
Range
401 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
736 mi
401 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 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).
187.5 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
71.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft