Kia Niro vs Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
The Kia Niro is more fuel-efficient at 50 MPG combined, against 26 MPG for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Kia Niro | Volkswagen Golf Alltrack | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 124 | 114 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 4 and 10 | 0 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 44,000 miles | 12,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 50 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 52 and 49 | 22 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $1,350 | $2,600 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 124 complaints for the Kia Niro and 114 for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Kia Niro, 1 for the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.