The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi 4WD Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 32,800

€ 32,200

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 5.1 inches lower than the Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
60.4
71.1
80.1
65.6
71.7
83.1
71.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
60.4 in
Height
65.6 in
106.3
171.5
103.9
173.6
171.5 in
Length
173.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3695 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
4.9 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
DE
Generation
EL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
181 hp
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
282 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
282 lb‑ft
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
107 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
34 mpg
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
2055 mi
Range
523 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
523 mi
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
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).
141.9 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Hyundai ix35 2.0 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1023 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft









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