The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (19 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 34,000

€ 28,900

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 BMT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
60.4
71.1
80.1
67
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
106.3
171.5
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 BMT
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.33 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
DE
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
44 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
2055 mi
Range
751 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
751 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
109.1 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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