2025 Kia Niro 1.6L HEV vs 2026 Skoda Karoq Essence 1.4
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Kia Niro vs Skoda Karoq, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceKia Niro: AED 96,900Skoda Karoq: AED 96,900Both are listed at the same price.
- PowerKia Niro: 139 hpSkoda Karoq: 150 hpSkoda Karoq makes 11 hp more.
- TorqueKia Niro: 265 NmSkoda Karoq: 250 NmKia Niro makes 15 Nm more.
- Fuel economyKia Niro: 22.7 km/LSkoda Karoq: 16.6 km/LKia Niro goes 6.1 km further per litre.
- LengthKia Niro: 4335 mmSkoda Karoq: 4382 mmSkoda Karoq is 47 mm longer.
- SeatingKia Niro: 5 SeaterSkoda Karoq: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceKia Niro: 421 LSkoda Karoq: 512 LSkoda Karoq carries 91 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Kia Niro or Skoda Karoq?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Both are listed at the same price. Skoda Karoq makes 11 hp more. Kia Niro goes 6.1 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*
Skoda
Karoq Essence 1.4
AED 96,900*
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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
1400
150
250
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
1600
1400
Power (hp)
139
150
Peak Torque (Nm)
265
250
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
45
22.7
50
16.6
Fuel Tank Size (L)
45
50
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
22.7
16.6
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
9
180
8.6
180
0 to 100 (s)
9
8.6
Top Speed (km/h)
180
180
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
4382
1841
1603
2638
-
-
-
512
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
5
Length (mm)
4335
4382
Width (mm)
1805
1841
Height (mm)
1545
1603
Wheelbase (mm)
2700
2638
Weight (kg)
-
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
421
512
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
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