The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15)
€ 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 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 TSI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
60.4
71.1
80.1
67
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
106.3
171.5
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 TSI
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3657 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.91 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
DE
Generation
5N
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 Tiguan 2.0 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
178 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
27 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
2055 mi
Range
462 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
462 mi
VW Tiguan 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).
162.9 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
162.9 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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