The Comparative Analysis :

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)

€ 29,700
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18) KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
€ 33,500
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
64.4
Blueprint KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18)
73
82.1
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)
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
Blueprint KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18)
105.1
176.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.63 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)

General

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
48 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
38 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
507 mi
Range
736 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
507 mi
736 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1349 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft