The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (10 - 14) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17)
€ 20,300
€ 28,200
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
64.4
73
80.9
64.3
72.4
82.6
73 in
Width
72.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
64.4 in
Height
64.3 in
103.9
174.8
105.4
176.6
174.8 in
Length
176.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.4 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
SL
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
530 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
530 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
