The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)

€ 32,800
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
€ 36,800
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
60.4
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
71.1
80.1
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
80.4
71.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.4 in
Height
67 in
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
106.3
171.5
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
102.5
174.3
171.5 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3807 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
7.7 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)

General

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
DE
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
181 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.03 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
21.03 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2055 mi
Range
698 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
698 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft