The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD (18 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (19 - 20)
€ 27,500
€ 27,900
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-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 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.61 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
128 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19.46 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
32 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
521 mi
Range
633 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
521 mi
633 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
108 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
140.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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
















