The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (19 - 20) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD DCT7 (18 - ..)
€ 27,900

€ 30,100

€ 27,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower.
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF 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
176.6
176.6 in
Length
176.6 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.62 %

General
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF 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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
175 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
162 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.87 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
26.18 lb/hp
19.87 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
41 mpg
36 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
47 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
633 mi
Range
593 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
633 mi
593 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
108 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft











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