The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
€ 31,400
€ 31,600
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
64.4
73
82.1
66.4
71.2
80.4
73 in
Width
71.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
64.4 in
Height
66.4 in
105.1
176.4
102.5
175.5
176.4 in
Length
175.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4945 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.92 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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
168 hp
at 4400 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
168 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
125 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 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19.33 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
514 mi
Range
603 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
514 mi
603 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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).
135.8 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
142.1 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1402 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
