The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT (17 - 20)
€ 29,700

€ 28,600

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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. The KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 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
176.4
105.4
176.6
176.4 in
Length
176.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.2 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJV*
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 OPF ACT
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 OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
507 mi
Range
621 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
507 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT
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).
109.9 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
144 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1349 lb
Maximum Payload
1433 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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