2025 Kia
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2025 Volkswagen
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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 |
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| 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.
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.