The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (19 - ..) vs. Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - ..)
€ 34,000

€ 27,100

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
60.4
71.1
80.1
63.1
72.5
79.7
71.1 in
Width
72.5 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
60.4 in
Height
63.1 in
106.3
171.5
103.9
172.5
171.5 in
Length
172.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4224 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.55 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
DE
Generation
NU
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 manual transmission
Engine
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
148 hp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.53 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
20.53 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
2055 mi
Range
575 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
575 mi
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
102.4 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft








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