The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 31,500
€ 28,800
€ 31,500
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 2.3 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
176.6
102.5
174.3
176.6 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
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.06 %
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
*CZD*
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
20.62 lb/hp
22.42 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
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
32 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
521 mi
Range
593 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
521 mi
593 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
127 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
140.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
