The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 29,700
€ 27,000
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.6 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
QL
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 5000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 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 BMT
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
38 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
507 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
507 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.2 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1349 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
