The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 Powershift (10 - 12)
€ 32,800

€ 32,700

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 8.8 cm shorter, 3.7 cm narrower and 14.2 cm lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
1535
1805
2035
1677
1842
2042
1805 mm
Width
1842 mm
2035 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2042 mm
1535 mm
Height
1677 mm
2700
4355
2690
4443
4355 mm
Length
4443 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
1594 kg
Kerb Weight
1672 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2160 kg

Weight Difference:
78 kg
4.67 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
DE
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1580 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
139 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 bhp
161 bhp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
265 NM
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
265 NM
340 NM
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
107 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 kg/bhp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
11.47 kg/bhp
10.39 kg/bhp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
217 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
217 mpg
42 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
43 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 L
2055 mi
Range
530 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
530 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
139.9 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
29 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
488 kg
324 L
Boot Capacity
410 L







1322 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1405 L