The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 24,800

€ 31,500

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
61.9
71.6
78.4
64.4
73
82.1
71.6 in
Width
73 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
61.9 in
Height
64.4 in
102
166.7
105.1
176.6
166.7 in
Length
176.6 in
102 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
633 lb
17.54 %

General
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
A1
Generation
QL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
175 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
20.11 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
575 mi
Range
521 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
575 mi
521 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
140.2 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
102.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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