The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)
€ 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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
60.4
71.1
80.1
67
71.2
80.4
71.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.4 in
Height
67 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.12 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
DE
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
158 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.63 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
69 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
756 mi
Range
560 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
756 mi
560 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
70.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
