The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (07 - 11) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD (17 - 18)
€ 27,200
€ 27,700
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.1 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
176.4
174.3 in
Length
176.4 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
3574 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
10.61 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*CTH*
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
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.25 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
24.15 lb/hp
18.25 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
473 mi
Range
528 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
473 mi
528 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
159.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1479 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft
