The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
€ 30,600
€ 25,400
€ 30,600
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 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
64.3
72.4
82.6
60.4
71.1
80.1
72.4 in
Width
71.1 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
64.3 in
Height
60.4 in
105.4
176.6
106.3
171.5
176.6 in
Length
171.5 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.55 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5N
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 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)
*DJV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 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
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
22.32 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
39 mpg
64 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
32 mpg
city
69 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
591 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
591 mi
756 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
70.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
115.6 kWh
70.2 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1415 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.6 cu ft
