The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16) vs. KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid DCT6 (17 - 18)
€ 29,500

€ 32,800

€ 29,500
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 SCR 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 PlugIn-Hybrid.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 SCR BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
3521 lb
Curb Weight
3514 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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)
*CUV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 hp
139 hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1000 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
251 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
123 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.28 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
23.79 lb/hp
25.28 lb/hp
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
181 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
47 mpg
181 mpg
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
41 mpg
city
No data
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
795 mi
Range
2055 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
795 mi
2055 mi
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 SCR BMT
102.8 kWh
24.6 kWh
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
47 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Niro 1.6 GDI PlugIn-Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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