The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (10 - 11) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (14 - 15)
€ 24,200
€ 20,600
€ 24,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
66.4
71.2
80.4
64.4
73
80.9
71.2 in
Width
73 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
66.4 in
Height
64.4 in
102.5
174.3
103.9
174.8
174.3 in
Length
174.8 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.73 %
General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5N
Generation
SL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
133 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
27.78 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
612 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
612 mi
503 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
123.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
