The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 25,400
€ 36,500
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 BMT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
11.74 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
175 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
101 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.63 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
69 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
756 mi
Range
674 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
756 mi
674 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
70.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
