The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 32,800
€ 30,600
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
60.4
71.1
80.1
64.3
72.4
82.6
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
60.4 in
Height
64.3 in
106.3
171.5
105.4
176.6
171.5 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.03 %
General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
DE
Generation
5N
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 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 Tiguan 1.4 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 Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
2055 mi
Range
591 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1415 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
