The Comparative Analysis :

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)

€ 30,600
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
€ 32,800
 KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19) KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 PlugIn-Hybrid.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
64.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
72.4
82.6
60.4
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
105.4
176.6
Blueprint KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
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 PlugIn-Hybrid
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3514 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.03 %
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)

General

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-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 PlugIn-Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in 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 PlugIn-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 PlugIn-Hybrid

Performance

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
22.32 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
181 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
39 mpg
181 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
32 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
591 mi
Range
2055 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
591 mi
2055 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-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).
24.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
115.6 kWh
24.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
50 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1415 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft