The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 29,700
€ 36,500
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.67 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
QL
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
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 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
175 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
38 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
507 mi
Range
674 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
507 mi
674 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 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).
121.3 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1349 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
