The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16) vs. VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 25,700
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
64.4
73
80.9
61.9
71.6
78.4
73 in
Width
71.6 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
64.4 in
Height
61.9 in
103.9
174.8
102
166.7
174.8 in
Length
166.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.17 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
SL
Generation
A1
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF 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 T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
42 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
555 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
503 mi
555 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
106.1 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.5 cu ft
