The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)

€ 32,800
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
€ 35,600
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 4.3 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
60.4
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
71.1
80.1
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
72.4
82.6
71.1 in
Width
72.4 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
60.4 in
Height
64.7 in
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
106.3
171.5
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.72 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)

General

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

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

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
42 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
2055 mi
Range
665 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
665 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
115.2 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft