The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18)
€ 28,200
€ 29,700
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
64.3
72.4
82.6
64.4
73
82.1
72.4 in
Width
73 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
64.3 in
Height
64.4 in
105.4
176.6
105.1
176.4
176.6 in
Length
176.4 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.2 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 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 Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
22.2 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
41 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
507 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
621 mi
507 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
144 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
109.9 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1349 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
46.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft
