The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (11 - 15)
€ 25,400
€ 30,900
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3662 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
10.3 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
DE
Generation
5N
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 Tiguan 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.54 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.63 lb/hp
26.54 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
69 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
756 mi
Range
663 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
756 mi
663 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
70.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
