The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost 4x4 Automatic (17 - 18)
€ 32,800

€ 35,400

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 6.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
60.4
71.1
80.1
66.5
72.4
82.1
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
60.4 in
Height
66.5 in
106.3
171.5
105.9
178.1
171.5 in
Length
178.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3918 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
10.29 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
DE
Generation
DM2
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
239 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
239 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
291 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
291 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
107 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.39 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
16.39 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
27 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
2055 mi
Range
429 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
429 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
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).
164.8 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
164.8 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








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