The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (07 - 11)
€ 27,700
€ 29,300
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 2.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
12.97 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.6 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
18.25 lb/hp
26.6 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
32 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
528 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
528 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
131.6 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
138.2 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1479 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
