The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)

€ 20,600
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16) KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
€ 33,500
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
64.4
Blueprint KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16)
73
80.9
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)
72.4
82.6
73 in
Width
72.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
64.4 in
Height
64.7 in
Blueprint KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16)
103.9
174.8
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)
105.4
176.6
174.8 in
Length
176.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.55 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)

General

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
111 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
48 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
503 mi
736 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft