The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15)

€ 32,800
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
€ 32,800
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
60.4
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
71.1
80.1
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 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 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 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 2.0 TDI
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
4.85 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15)

General

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
DE
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Performance

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
107 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.76 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
26.76 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
38 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
38 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2055 mi
Range
641 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
641 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft