The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 28,800

€ 30,100

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 T-GDI.
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-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 T-GDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.57 %

General
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.87 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
22.42 lb/hp
19.87 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
593 mi
Range
593 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
593 mi
593 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 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