The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid DCT6 (18 - 19)
€ 33,200

€ 25,400

€ 33,200
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 BMT 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 BMT
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 BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.52 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
236 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
26.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.63 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
26.6 lb/hp
23.63 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
64 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
35 mpg
city
69 mpg
44 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
674 mi
Range
756 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
674 mi
756 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0 TDI BMT
121.3 kWh
70.2 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft











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