The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (19 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
€ 34,000

€ 33,400

€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 SCR BMT.
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 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 SCR BMT
3514 lb
Curb Weight
3772 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.84 %

General
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUV*
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 BMT
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 BMT
Performance
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
107 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.49 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
25.28 lb/hp
25.49 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
181 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
181 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
2055 mi
Range
698 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
2055 mi
698 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
24.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
50 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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