Comparison - Kia Niro Touring Hybrid 2018 - vs - Volkswagen T-Roc SEL 2018

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

31,900

Updated:

14 Dec 2016

29,597

Updated:

07 Jun 2019

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

7-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

11.90gals

11.80gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Clear White

#F8F8F8

Temptation Red

#6E1420

Graphite dark grey

#686870

Midnight Black

#060608

White Pearl

#F2F2F2

Ocean Blue

#007C8F

Platinum

#585856

blue

#13387F

Color:

Urano Grey

#4C4E4D

Flash red

#A73B32

Pure white

#EBEBEB

Dark Oak

#3E3022

Energetic Orange

#9C6041

Atlantic Blue

#2D3A5C

Indium Grey

#4A4D4D

Turmeric Yellow

#C09B40

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid breathe new life into the hybrid segment, with a practical wagon shape and excellent interior you’d never know was a hybrid.

Pros
Utility vehicle styling
Good noise suppression
Handsome, intuitive interior
40-mpg-plus fuel economy
Plug-in version priced well

Cons
AWD unavailable
Sluggish acceleration at speed
No crash-test data yet
Plug-in range now only average

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Kia Niro ranked #5 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Kia Niro has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 14 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Magnificent fuel economy
Spacious, comfortable seats
Generous cargo capacity
Upscale cabin

Cons
Less athletic than rivals
Not available with AWD
High base price

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usnews.com

The most significant change for the 2018 Niro is the addition of lane keeping assist, replacing the previous lane departure warning system. It's included in the Advanced Technology package available on LX and EX trims, and it's standard on the top Touring trim.

PROS
Impressive fuel economy from the base trim model
One of the more affordable hybrids in the segment
Batteries are hidden under the rear seat and don't affect cargo space

CONS
Feature-laden Touring trim sacrifices fuel efficiency
Less cargo space than most rivals
Feels lazy when driving in the default Eco mode
All-wheel drive isn't offered despite crossover styling

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edmunds.com

The T-Roc may be among the most significant of many new Volkswagen models, even if it won’t be sold in the United States in the foreseeable future. It’s a new crossover that is roughly the same size as the Golf and is based on the same MQB architecture. For now, at least, the Golf will remain the mainstay of the brand’s lineup, but those within the company who are concerned with sales-growth rates are far more interested in the crossover-SUV segment nearly everywhere on the globe.

Pros
Golf-like driving dynamics,
decent packaging,
adventurous design (for VW).

Cons
Only average interior quality,
firm ride,
we likely won’t get it.

By:

caranddriver.com

The T-Roc is a small family car that blends the high driving position and big boot of an SUV with the economical engines from a conventional small car. It is quite expensive, however…

Pros
More comfortable than alternatives
Well equipped as standard
Decent range of engines

Cons
Cheap-feeling interior plastics
Alternatives are cheaper
Back seats could be more spacious

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carwow.co.uk

The Volkswagen T-Roc looks good, drives well and offers plenty of space, but it's pricey and some rivals have a nicer interior.

Pros
Easy to personalise
Good to drive
Stylish

Cons
Expensive
Interior quality issues
Rivals offer better value

By:

carbuyer.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy Info:

Combined MPG (uk) - 42

Fuel Economy City USA:

46.00mpg

38.50mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

40.00mpg

52.20mpg

Engine type:

Hybrid

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

1.60L

2.00L

Torque:

195ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

236ft-lbs

at 2 000rpm

Horsepower:

139hp

at 5 700rpm

187hp

at 5 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

36.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

171.50in

164.50in

Width:

71.10in

72.10in

Height:

60.80in

59.10in

Ground Clearance:

6.30in

Front Track:

61.20in

60.50in

Rear Track:

61.80in

60.30in

Wheel Base:

106.30in

102.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.10

41.00

Rear Head Room:

39.10

38.60

Front Leg Room:

41.70in

Rear leg room:

37.40in

Front Hip Room:

53.70in

Front Shoulder Room:

56.00in

Rear Hip Room:

49.30in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.20in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

54.50cu.ft

45.50cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1631lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

19.40cu.ft

15.70cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

17.30degrees

Angle of Departure:

29.20degrees

Curb Weight:

3274.00lbs

3130.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

More Instruments:

Tyre Mobility Kit (TMK)

Centre Console Storage Box

USB With External Media Control

1 Subwoofer(S)

8 Total Speakers

Instrument lighting, white adjustable panel illumination

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Driver’s Wide View Door Mirror

Electrically Folding, Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators

LED Rear Tail Lights

power steering

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Driver’s Seat Height Adjuster

Stone Grey Leather Upholstery

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Driver Power Memory Seat & Memory Mirror Function

Heated Front Seats

Ventilated Front Seats

Driver’s Seat Power Lumbar Support

10-Way Power Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Height adjustable driver seat

passenger seat height adjustment

Front cupholders x 2

Front seat back storage pockets

Drawer under drivers seat

Rear Seats Features:

Heated Outer Rear Seats

Split-Folding Rear Seat

Rear Ventilation Ducts

Folding center armrest

3 rear head restraints

Isofix easy fit child seat preparation for 2 outer rear seats

60/40 split folding rear seat

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

MacPherson strut front

Rear Suspension:

Independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar

multi-link rear suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Rear Ventilation Duct

Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors

Dust/pollen filter

Air conditioning - 2 zone electronic climate control

Illuminated vanity mirrors

automatic air recirculation and allergy filter

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

yes

More Entertainment:

8-speaker JBL® Premium Sound System with Subwoofer, External Amp & Front Centre Speaker

DAB Radio with MP3 Compatibility

Shark Fin Antenna

USB port in centre console (Fast Charge)

Bluetooth® with Voice Recognition & Music Streaming

Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Android Auto Connectivity

Kia Connected Services Featuring TomTom® (Traffic, Speed Cameras, Local Search & Weather Updates)

4.2” Supervision Cluster with LCD TFT Colour Display

Music playback - MP3, WMA and AAC files

Bluetooth - Simultaneous pairing of 2 compatible mobile devices

SMS functionality - read, compose and send SMS messages using touch-screen display

SD card slot

Multi device interface (MDI) with USB connection

6 speakers

CD/MP3/WMA, USB and SD card reader

DAB Digital radio

Composition media system

Three route options - Fast, Short, Eco

12V power socket in centre console

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

4-wheel disc

Ventilated front

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

4-wheel disc

rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Regenerative braking

Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC

Bi-Xenon Headlights

Welcome & Follow-me-home Light Functionality

Automatic Headlight Control

Interior Door Lock/Unlock Function

Locking Wheel Nuts

Visible Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Advanced Anti-Theft System including Immobiliser & Alarm

Grab-type Exterior Door Handles

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlocking

All-round 3-point Seatbelts

ISOFIX Child Seat Top Tethers & Anchor Fixings

Knee Airbag (Driver)

Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)

Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear-Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Twin Front Airbags

Remote central locking with 2 remote folding keys

Alarm with interior protection

Anti-theft wheel bolts

Electronic engine immobiliser

Alarm with remote central locking and interior protection

Predictive pedestrian protection

Front assist including city emergency braking

Driver/Passenger whiplash optimised head restraints

DTC - Drag torque control

Electronic parking brake with auto hold

Front passenger airbag deactivation

Three point height adjust front seatbelts + pretensioners

Front and rear curtain airbags, driver and front passenger airbags with passenger deactivation switch and front side impact airbags

Driver and front passenger safety-optimised head restraints

ESC with EDL, ASR, EDTC and trailer stabilisation function

Volkswagen roadside assistance

3 rear three point seatbelts

Tyre pressure loss indicator

Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones

Options

Exterior Options:

Aurora Black Pearl Paint

Rear Bumper Applique

Mud Guards

Wheel Locks

Snow White Pearl Paint

Cross Bars

Interior Options:

Carpet Floor Mats

Cargo Net

Cargo Tray

Aluminum Door Scuff Plate

Cargo Tray Seat Back

Cargo Cover

Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

grey

#90959B

black

#383C3F

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Expert Reviews

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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