The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 32,800
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
€ 31,600
 VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
60.4
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
71.1
80.1
64.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
72.4
82.6
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
60.4 in
Height
64.3 in
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
106.3
171.5
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
105.4
176.6
171.5 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.76 %
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
DE
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2055 mi
Range
591 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft