The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16) vs. VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 30,800
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
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
102.1
166.7
174.8 in
Length
166.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.71 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
SL
Generation
A1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T-Roc 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
133 hp
187 hp
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.63 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
17.63 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
510 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
503 mi
510 mi
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
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).
127 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
127 kWh
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW T-Roc 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.1 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
