The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (16 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 11)
€ 20,000

€ 26,100

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI is 2.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
64.4
73
82.1
66.4
71.2
80.4
73 in
Width
71.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64.4 in
Height
66.4 in
105.1
176.4
102.5
174.3
176.4 in
Length
174.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.28 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
QL
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
130 hp
108 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.44 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
23.69 lb/hp
31.44 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
42 mpg
highway
49 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
575 mi
Range
751 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
575 mi
751 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
109.1 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft