The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (08 - 09) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 26,100
€ 31,500
€ 26,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
66.4
71.2
80.4
64.4
73
82.1
71.2 in
Width
73 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
66.4 in
Height
64.4 in
102.5
174.3
105.1
176.6
174.3 in
Length
176.6 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3609 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.79 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5N
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
148 hp
175 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.62 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
22.73 lb/hp
20.62 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
38 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
537 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
537 mi
521 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
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).
140.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
140.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft
