The Comparative Analysis :
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16)
€ 30,000

€ 20,600

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI.
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
61.9
71.6
78.4
64.4
73
80.9
71.6 in
Width
73 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
61.9 in
Height
64.4 in
102.1
166.7
103.9
174.8
166.7 in
Length
174.8 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.49 %

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

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DAD*
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
133 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21.53 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
37 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
503 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
542 mi
503 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
128.7 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
119.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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