2025 Kia Niro 1.6L HEV vs 2026 GAC GS5 1.5T GL
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Niro vs GAC GS5, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Niro: AED 96,900GAC GS5: AED 97,125Kia Niro is AED 225 cheaper.
- PowerKia Niro: 139 hpGAC GS5: 169 hpGAC GS5 makes 30 hp more.
- TorqueKia Niro: 265 NmGAC GS5: 265 NmIdentical torque.
- Fuel economyKia Niro: 22.7 km/LGAC GS5: 14.3 km/LKia Niro goes 8.4 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Niro: 4335 mmGAC GS5: 4695 mmGAC GS5 is 360 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Niro: 5 SeaterGAC GS5: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Niro or GAC GS5?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Kia Niro is AED 225 cheaper. GAC GS5 makes 30 hp more. Kia Niro goes 8.4 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.

Kia
Niro 1.6L HEV
AED 96,900*

GAC
GS5 1.5T GL
AED 97,125*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
1600
139
265
Hybrid
4.0
1500
169
265
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
1600
1500
Power (hp)
139
169
Peak Torque (Nm)
265
265
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
45
22.7
55
14.3
Fuel Tank Size (L)
45
55
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
22.7
14.3
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
9
180
9
190
0 to 100 (s)
9
9
Top Speed (km/h)
180
190
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
1.32kWh
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
1.32kWh
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4335
1805
1545
2700
-
-
-
421
-
5
4695
1885
1700
2710
-
-
-
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4335
4695
Width (mm)
1805
1885
Height (mm)
1545
1700
Wheelbase (mm)
2700
2710
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
421
-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
