The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)
€ 20,600
€ 28,800
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.33 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
133 hp
158 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
503 mi
Range
560 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
503 mi
560 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
