The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR 4x4 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 33,100

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.8 inches lower than the Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
60.4
71.1
80.1
63.3
72.5
79.7
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
60.4 in
Height
63.3 in
106.3
171.5
103.5
172.5
171.5 in
Length
172.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3508 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4691 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.36 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
DE
Generation
NU
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
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
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
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
101 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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

Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.63 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
45 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64 mpg
45 mpg
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
69 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
657 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
756 mi
657 mi
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
107 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
70.2 kWh
107 kWh
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft










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