The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 20,600
€ 27,900
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
64.4
73
80.9
66.4
71.2
80.4
73 in
Width
71.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64.4 in
Height
66.4 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
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3424 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.13 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
SL
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
133 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.81 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
24.81 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
503 mi
Range
674 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
503 mi
674 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1338 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
