The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 20)
€ 25,400
€ 43,200
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 4.3 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
60.4
71.1
80.1
64.7
72.4
82.6
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
60.4 in
Height
64.7 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 TSI OPF
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.87 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
DE
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI OPF
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
227 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
101 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
23.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.61 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
23.63 lb/hp
16.61 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
69 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
756 mi
Range
484 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
756 mi
484 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
145.8 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
70.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
