The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18)
€ 26,900

€ 25,400

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid.
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
63.1
72.5
79.7
60.4
71.1
80.1
72.5 in
Width
71.1 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
63.1 in
Height
60.4 in
103.9
172.5
106.3
171.5
172.5 in
Length
171.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.13 %

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

Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
20.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
20.53 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
36 mpg
city
62 mpg
50 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
575 mi
Range
736 mi
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
575 mi
736 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
71.9 kWh
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
102.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft










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