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Kia Niro vs VW Touran - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (180 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (29100 £ vs 35400 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Niro or VW Touran?

Kia Niro

5 (1 Reviews)
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VW Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Niro @ Kia Corporation

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia Niro has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 29100 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 6261 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia Niro manages with 2.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.

Touran @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia Niro has a slightly edge – offering 180 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touran is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 8.90 s, while the Kia Niro takes 9.90 s. That’s about 1 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touran performs a bit better – reaching 209 km/h, while the Kia Niro tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls evident stronger with 360 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm difference.

Niro @ Kia Corporation

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Kia Niro is slight lighter – 1474 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 46 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers clearly more room – 834 L compared to 451 L. That’s a difference of about 383 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs evident better – up to 1980 L, which is about 535 L more than the Kia Niro.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran clearly perceptible takes the win – 601 kg compared to 466 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Niro proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Niro is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £29,100
Niro @ Kia Corporation

Kia Niro

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 138 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.4 - 4.9 L
  • Electric Range : 57 - 62 km
Kia Niro
VW Touran

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Kia Niro

5 (1 Reviews)
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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 Touran

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Kia Niro
VW Touran
Niro @ Kia Corporation
Touran @ Volkswagen AG / VW Media

Costs and Consumption

Price
29100 - 38600 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 4.9 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
57 - 62 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
1.3 - 11.1 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 111 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
37 - 42 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1474 - 1594 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
348 - 451 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4420 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1825 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1545 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1342 - 1445 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
466 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
138 - 180 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 - 11.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
170 - 185 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
265 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
102 - 132 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1580 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Kia
Brand
VW
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.