The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (18 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
€ 31,500

€ 39,300

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI is 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
64.4
73
82.1
64.7
72.4
82.6
73 in
Width
72.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
64.4 in
Height
64.7 in
105.1
176.6
105.4
176.6
176.6 in
Length
176.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
3609 lb
Curb Weight
3799 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
125 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
20.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
20.62 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
32 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
521 mi
Range
654 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
521 mi
654 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
140.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
303 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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