The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI 4x4 DSG (19 - 19)
€ 32,800

€ 36,400

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
60.4
71.1
80.1
63.1
72.5
79.7
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
60.4 in
Height
63.1 in
106.3
171.5
103.9
172.5
171.5 in
Length
172.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4661 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.82 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
DE
Generation
NU
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
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
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
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
187 hp
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.45 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
18.45 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
34 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
34 mpg
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2055 mi
Range
444 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
444 mi
Skoda Karoq 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).
132.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft








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