The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 11) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18)
€ 25,600
€ 25,400
€ 25,600
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 BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 5.9 inches taller than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
66.4
71.2
80.4
60.4
71.1
80.1
71.2 in
Width
71.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
66.4 in
Height
60.4 in
102.5
174.3
106.3
171.5
174.3 in
Length
171.5 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
3329 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
122 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
22.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
22.49 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
28 mpg
city
62 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
593 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
593 mi
736 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
127 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 Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 kWh
71.9 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.6 cu ft
