The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (11 - 13) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
€ 33,100

€ 32,800

€ 33,100
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 2.0 TDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 6.6 inches taller than the KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
67
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
67 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 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3514 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
5.97 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
5N
Generation
DE
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
168 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
125 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
22.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
22.24 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
181 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
181 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
32 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
663 mi
Range
2055 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
663 mi
2055 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
24.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
24.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
50 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft









42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft