The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)

€ 32,800
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
€ 31,200
 Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14) Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.5 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
60.4
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
71.1
80.1
67
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)
72.4
82.1
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
60.4 in
Height
67 in
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
106.3
171.5
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDCi
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3763 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
249 lb
6.62 %
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 4x4 Powershift (13 - 14)

General

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
4-cylinder plug-in 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
138 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
138 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi

Performance

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
107 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
38 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2055 mi
Range
601 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
601 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
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).
127.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.8 cu ft