The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (16 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
€ 20,000

€ 28,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 TSI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3080 lb
Curb Weight
3629 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.13 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
QL
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
130 hp
168 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
23.69 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
26 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
42 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
575 mi
Range
447 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
575 mi
447 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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).
168.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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