The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)
€ 31,400
€ 28,800
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.77 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
158 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19.33 lb/hp
21.23 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
33 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
514 mi
Range
560 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
514 mi
560 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
134.5 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
142.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 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
1402 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
