The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 32,800

€ 30,800

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid is 4.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
60.4
71.1
80.1
61.9
71.6
78.4
71.1 in
Width
71.6 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
60.4 in
Height
61.9 in
106.3
171.5
102.1
166.7
171.5 in
Length
166.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.2 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
DE
Generation
A1
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
187 hp
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
35 mpg
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2055 mi
Range
510 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
510 mi
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
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).
127 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
127 kWh
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.1 cu ft







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