The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD (18 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
€ 27,500

€ 35,800

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
64.4
73
82.1
64.7
72.4
82.6
73 in
Width
72.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
64.4 in
Height
64.7 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 2.0 TSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.07 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
QL
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3940 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
178 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.38 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19.46 lb/hp
20.38 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
32 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
38 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
521 mi
Range
518 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
521 mi
518 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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).
136.5 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
140.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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