The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (10 - 14)
€ 27,900
€ 20,300
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
66.4
71.2
80.4
64.4
73
80.9
71.2 in
Width
73 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
66.4 in
Height
64.4 in
102.5
174.3
103.9
174.8
174.3 in
Length
174.8 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
3424 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.13 %
General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5N
Generation
SL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
138 hp
133 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
24.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
24.81 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
31 mpg
city
29 mpg
47 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
674 mi
Range
530 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
674 mi
530 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1338 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
