The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR (16 - 19)
€ 25,400
€ 29,000
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
60.4
71.1
80.1
64.3
72.4
82.6
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
60.4 in
Height
64.3 in
106.3
171.5
105.4
176.6
171.5 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.33 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
DE
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 2750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
113 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
101 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.71 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.63 lb/hp
30.71 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
50 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64 mpg
50 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
69 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
756 mi
Range
767 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
756 mi
767 mi
VW Tiguan 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).
96.7 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
70.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
