The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09)
€ 30,100

€ 26,100

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
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
176.6
102.5
174.3
176.6 in
Length
174.3 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.22 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 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
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19.87 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
32 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
38 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
593 mi
Range
537 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
593 mi
537 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
140.2 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
123.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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