The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi AWD Automatic (14 - 16) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 30,000

€ 31,600

€ 30,000
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 a little. The KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
64.4
73
80.9
64.3
72.4
82.6
73 in
Width
72.4 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
64.4 in
Height
64.3 in
103.9
174.8
105.4
176.6
174.8 in
Length
176.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3695 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.52 %

General
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
SL
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
134 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
275 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
275 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
27.57 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
523 mi
Range
591 mi
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
523 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
115.6 kWh
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
141.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 2.0 CRDi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1023 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft












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