The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18)
€ 31,600
€ 29,700
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-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 T-GDI
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4945 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.45 %
General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-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
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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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
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
168 hp
175 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
22.1 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
38 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
603 mi
Range
507 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
603 mi
507 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-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).
144 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
135.8 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1232 lb
Maximum Payload
1349 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
42.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.2 cu ft
