The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (19 - ..) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 (08 - 10)
€ 27,000

€ 28,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
60.4
71.1
80.1
66
72.5
80.4
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.4 in
Height
66 in
106.3
171.5
105.9
174.9
171.5 in
Length
174.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3556 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.62 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
DE
Generation
DM2
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
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
139 hp
134 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
101 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
▶ 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
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
69 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
756 mi
Range
563 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
756 mi
563 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
70.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









40.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft