The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD (17 - 18)
€ 28,800
€ 27,700
€ 28,800
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 BMT is 2.1 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
176.4
174.3 in
Length
176.4 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
3355 lb
Curb Weight
3194 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.8 %
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
6-speed manual 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
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
158 hp
175 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.25 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
21.23 lb/hp
18.25 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
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
560 mi
Range
528 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
560 mi
528 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 BMT
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1230 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
