The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (16 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08)
€ 20,000

€ 30,700

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 DPF.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3673 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
593 lb
16.15 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
QL
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
130 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
113 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
23.69 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
575 mi
Range
552 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
575 mi
552 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
148.1 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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