The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)

€ 32,800
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
€ 28,800
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
60.4
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
71.1
80.1
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
106.3
171.5
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.52 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)

General

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
158 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2055 mi
Range
560 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
560 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft