The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (10 - 14) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
€ 20,300

€ 36,800

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI is 0.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
64.4
73
80.9
67
71.2
80.4
73 in
Width
71.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64.4 in
Height
67 in
103.9
174.8
102.5
174.3
174.8 in
Length
174.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3807 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
765 lb
20.09 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
SL
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
133 hp
181 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.03 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
21.03 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
530 mi
Range
698 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
530 mi
698 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft