The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. VW T-Roc R 4MOTION DSG (19 - ..)
€ 32,800

€ 44,100

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW T-Roc R.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc R
60.4
71.1
80.1
61.5
71.6
78.4
71.1 in
Width
71.6 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
60.4 in
Height
61.5 in
106.3
171.5
102
167
171.5 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc R
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.2 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc R
DE
Generation
A1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
296 hp
VW T-Roc R
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc R
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc R
107 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW T-Roc R
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
11.73 lb/hp
VW T-Roc R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc R
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
31 mpg
VW T-Roc R
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2055 mi
Range
455 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
455 mi
VW T-Roc R
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
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW T-Roc R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc R
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