The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (16 - 18)
€ 31,600
€ 20,000
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 0.9 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
82.1
71.2 in
Width
73 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
66.4 in
Height
64.4 in
102.5
175.5
105.1
176.4
175.5 in
Length
176.4 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3080 lb
4945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
17.05 %
General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5N
Generation
QL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
168 hp
130 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
119 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
119 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 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
22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
22.1 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
603 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
603 mi
575 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
127 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
127 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft
