The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)

€ 32,800
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
€ 30,300
 Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12) Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
60.4
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
71.1
80.1
66
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)
72.5
80.4
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.4 in
Height
66 in
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
106.3
171.5
Blueprint Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)
105.9
174.9
171.5 in
Length
174.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3644 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.57 %
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo 4x4 Durashift-5-tronic (08 - 12)

General

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
DE
Generation
DM2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 6000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
197 hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo

Performance

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.5 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
18.5 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
23 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
23 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2055 mi
Range
350 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
350 mi
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
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).
195.2 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
195.2 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.8 cu ft