The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (16 - 18)
€ 32,800

€ 25,400

€ 32,800
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 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 Hybrid.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI 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 Hybrid
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.45 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
138 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
117 mph
Maximum Speed
101 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
26.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
26.76 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
62 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
30 mpg
city
62 mpg
45 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
641 mi
Range
736 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
641 mi
736 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
127.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 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