The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 32,800

€ 31,000

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
60.4
71.1
80.1
63.1
72.5
79.7
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
60.4 in
Height
63.1 in
106.3
171.5
103.9
172.5
171.5 in
Length
172.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4303 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
7.77 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
DE
Generation
NU
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
113 hp
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
107 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.68 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
28.68 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
49 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
49 mpg
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2055 mi
Range
647 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
647 mi
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
98.8 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft








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