The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG 2WD (14 - 14) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (11 - 15)
€ 20,600
€ 28,900
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 ISG is 0.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
64.4
73
80.9
67
71.2
80.4
73 in
Width
71.2 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64.4 in
Height
67 in
103.9
174.8
102.5
174.3
174.8 in
Length
174.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3596 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
15.38 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
133 hp
158 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
121 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
22.87 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
563 mi
Range
523 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
563 mi
523 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
144 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
