The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION (17 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 29,900

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR
DE
Generation
A1
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFF*
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 T-Roc 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
VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR
101 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.63 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64 mpg
47 mpg
VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR
69 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
highway
52 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
684 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
756 mi
684 mi
VW T-Roc 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).
102.8 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
70.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.1 cu ft









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