The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (10 - 11)
€ 31,400

€ 30,200

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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
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 TSI
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3633 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
6.91 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
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 4300 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
168 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19.33 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
27 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
514 mi
Range
462 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
514 mi
462 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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).
162.9 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
142.1 kWh
162.9 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1402 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