The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (17 - 18)
€ 32,800

€ 31,400

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Sportage 1.6 T-GDI.
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
60.4
71.1
80.1
64.4
73
82.1
71.1 in
Width
73 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
60.4 in
Height
64.4 in
106.3
171.5
105.1
176.4
171.5 in
Length
176.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3382 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.76 %

General
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
DE
Generation
QL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
175 hp
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.33 lb/hp
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
19.33 lb/hp
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
31 mpg
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
2055 mi
Range
514 mi
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
514 mi
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
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).
142.1 kWh
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1402 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft







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