The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 (08 - 12)
€ 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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
60.4
71.1
80.1
66
72.5
80.4
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.4 in
Height
66 in
106.3
171.5
105.9
174.9
171.5 in
Length
174.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.33 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
DE
Generation
DM2
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
101 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.63 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
24 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64 mpg
24 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
69 mpg
city
17 mpg
59 mpg
highway
31 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
756 mi
Range
364 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
756 mi
364 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
70.2 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
70.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft
