The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (19 - ..) vs. Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF 4x4 Powershift (10 - 12)
€ 34,000

€ 32,700

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 5.6 inches lower than the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
60.4
71.1
80.1
66
72.5
80.4
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
60.4 in
Height
66 in
106.3
171.5
105.9
174.9
171.5 in
Length
174.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3686 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.67 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
DE
Generation
DM2
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
161 hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
107 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.89 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
22.89 lb/hp
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
35 mpg
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
2055 mi
Range
530 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
530 mi
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
139.9 kWh
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft







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