The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 25,400

€ 30,000

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid is 4.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
60.4
71.1
80.1
61.9
71.6
78.4
71.1 in
Width
71.6 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
60.4 in
Height
61.9 in
106.3
171.5
102.1
166.7
171.5 in
Length
166.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.01 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
DE
Generation
A1
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
148 hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.63 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64 mpg
37 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
69 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
542 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
756 mi
542 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
70.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.1 cu ft









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