The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 2x4 (17 - 19)

€ 32,800
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
€ 23,300
 Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 2x4 (17 - 19) Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
60.4
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
71.1
80.1
66.5
Blueprint Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 2x4 (17 - 19)
72.4
82.1
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
60.4 in
Height
66.5 in
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
106.3
171.5
Blueprint Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 2x4 (17 - 19)
105.9
178.1
171.5 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3481 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.94 %
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost 2x4 (17 - 19)

General

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
DE
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
118 hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Performance

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
107 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.5 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
29.5 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
37 mpg
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2055 mi
Range
592 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
592 mi
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 1.5 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft