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Kia Niro vs VW Golf – Which car suits you better?
Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or VW Golf?
Niro
@ Kia Corporation
Costs and Efficiency:
When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.
VW Golf has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Kia Niro costs 29100 £. That’s a price difference of around 3939 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia Niro with 2.40 L. The difference is about 1.30 L per 100 km.
As for range, the VW Golf performs decisively better – achieving up to 143 km, about 81 km more than the Kia Niro.
Golf
@ Volkswagen AG / VW Media
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 5.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 85 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.
Niro
@ Kia Corporation
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, VW Golf is slightly lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1474 kg. The difference is around 167 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Niro offers to a small extent more room – 451 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Niro performs to a small extent better – up to 1445 L, which is about 208 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, VW Golf hardly perceptible takes the win – 508 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 42 kg.
Who wins the race?
The VW Golf proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
from about £25,200
@ Volkswagen AG / VW Media
VW Golf
Kia Niro
The Kia Niro blends clever packaging and modern styling into a compact crossover that’s refreshingly sensible for daily life. It’s comfortable, economical and packed with user‑friendly tech, so if you want a fuss‑free family car with a touch of green credibility, the Niro is worth a test drive.
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VW Golf
The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Kia Niro
VW Golf
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29100 - 38600 £
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Price
25200 - 47600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
57 - 62 km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
53 - 111 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
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Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
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Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4420 mm
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Length
4282 - 4296 mm
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Width
1825 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1545 mm
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Height
1454 - 1483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
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Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
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Payload
466 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
138 - 180 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
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Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
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Torque
265 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
102 - 132 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1580 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
VW
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Is the Kia Niro offered with different drivetrains?
The Kia Niro is available as Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.