The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)
€ 27,700

€ 29,500

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 2.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
64.4
73
82.1
67
71.2
80.4
73 in
Width
71.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64.4 in
Height
67 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 SCR BMT
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3521 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.26 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
QL
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
18.25 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
32 mpg
47 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
528 mi
Range
795 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
528 mi
795 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
102.8 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
138.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1479 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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