The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 24,800
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid is 4.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
60.4
71.1
80.1
61.9
71.6
78.4
71.1 in
Width
71.6 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
60.4 in
Height
61.9 in
106.3
171.5
102
166.7
171.5 in
Length
166.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
3514 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.31 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
DE
Generation
A1
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 T-Roc 1.5 TSI 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 T-Roc 1.5 TSI 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 T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
44 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2055 mi
Range
575 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
575 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.5 cu ft
