The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (19 - ..) vs. Audi RS Q3 quattro S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 34,000

€ 57,000

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,000
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the Audi RS Q3.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
60.4
71.1
80.1
62.2
72.5
79.5
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
60.4 in
Height
62.2 in
106.3
171.5
102.5
173.7
171.5 in
Length
173.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
7.87 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
DE
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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
Audi RS Q3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CZGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
335 hp
Audi RS Q3
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Audi RS Q3
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
107 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS Q3
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
28 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS Q3
No data
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
2055 mi
Range
473 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
473 mi
Audi RS Q3
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).
159.2 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi RS Q3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Audi RS Q3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.1 cu ft







37.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft