The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. Audi Q3 35 TDI quattro (18 - ..)
€ 32,800

€ 38,600

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Audi Q3 35 TDI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 35 TDI
60.4
71.1
80.1
62.4
72.8
79.7
71.1 in
Width
72.8 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
60.4 in
Height
62.4 in
106.3
171.5
105.5
176.5
171.5 in
Length
176.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 35 TDI
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.24 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 35 TDI
DE
Generation
F3
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 35 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
148 hp
Audi Q3 35 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi Q3 35 TDI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 35 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi Q3 35 TDI
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25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.32 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
25.32 lb/hp
Audi Q3 35 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
43 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
43 mpg
Audi Q3 35 TDI
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
2055 mi
Range
678 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
678 mi
Audi Q3 35 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).
113.1 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi Q3 35 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi Q3 35 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









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