The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18)
€ 30,000

€ 25,400

€ 30,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 4.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
61.9
71.6
78.4
60.4
71.1
80.1
71.6 in
Width
71.1 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
61.9 in
Height
60.4 in
102.1
166.7
106.3
171.5
166.7 in
Length
171.5 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %

General
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
A1
Generation
DE
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAD*
Engine Code
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
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF 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
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
124 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

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.53 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
37 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
31 mpg
city
62 mpg
42 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
542 mi
Range
736 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
542 mi
736 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
119.4 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
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
119.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









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