2025 Kia Niro vs. 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Niro

2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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Picture of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $29,495 to $39,755
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MPG - City 53 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 45 - 54 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 58.9 ft3
Engine
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 201-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 139 hp 201 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 1,500 - 1,800 lbs
Exterior Length 174.0 in 184.4 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 38.2 - 39.5 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Kia Niro offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Tiguan, with comparable head- and legroom. The Kia Niro will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Niro as you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Niro will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Dimensions
The Kia Niro is a little narrower than the Volkswagen Tiguan, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. If you go with the Kia Niro, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Handling
The Kia Niro has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Niro has a lot less horsepower than the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Powertrain
The Kia Niro has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Niro and the Volkswagen Tiguan. The Kia Niro has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Volkswagen Tiguan.