The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG 2WD (14 - 14) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 20,600

€ 36,500

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
679 lb
18.25 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
SL
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
133 hp
175 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
121 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 ISG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
22.87 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
563 mi
Range
674 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
563 mi
674 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
121.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI ISG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft











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