The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)
€ 20,600

€ 39,100

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
64.4
73
80.9
64.7
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
103.9
174.8
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 TSI OPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
661 lb
17.85 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
SL
Generation
5N
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 Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNL*
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 Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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 Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
548 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
503 mi
548 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft












38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft