The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (18 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 25,500
€ 31,600
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI is 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
64.4
73
82.1
64.3
72.4
82.6
73 in
Width
72.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
64.4 in
Height
64.3 in
105.1
176.6
105.4
176.6
176.6 in
Length
176.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.86 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
QL
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
130 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
119 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
25.27 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
559 mi
Range
591 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
559 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
130.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
