The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16)
€ 31,600

€ 20,600

€ 31,600
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 a little. The VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI.
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
64.3
72.4
82.6
64.4
73
80.9
72.4 in
Width
73 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
64.3 in
Height
64.4 in
105.4
176.6
103.9
174.8
176.6 in
Length
174.8 in
105.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.97 %

General
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
133 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.09 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
39 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
591 mi
Range
503 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
591 mi
503 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
17.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft












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