The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 14)
€ 32,800

€ 32,500

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
60.4
71.1
80.1
62.6
72.1
79.5
71.1 in
Width
72.1 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
60.4 in
Height
62.6 in
106.3
171.5
102.5
172.6
171.5 in
Length
172.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
0.99 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
DE
Generation
8U
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 PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CFFB
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 PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
138 hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
41 mpg
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
2055 mi
Range
698 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
698 mi
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
24.6 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft








37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft