The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (17 - 18) vs. VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 31,400

€ 30,000

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
64.4
73
82.1
61.9
71.6
78.4
73 in
Width
71.6 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
64.4 in
Height
61.9 in
105.1
176.4
102.1
166.7
176.4 in
Length
166.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.8 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
QL
Generation
A1
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DAD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
148 hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 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 T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19.33 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
514 mi
Range
542 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
514 mi
542 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
119.4 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
142.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1402 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.1 cu ft








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