The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (18 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 25,500

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
67
71.2
80.4
64.4
73
82.1
71.2 in
Width
73 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
67 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 BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
3305 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.61 %

General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 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
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*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 5000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
130 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 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
22.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.27 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
22.33 lb/hp
25.27 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
37 mpg
34 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
38 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
559 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
559 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft