The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI 2WD (18 - ..)
€ 30,700

€ 27,500

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 DPF is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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
174.3
105.1
176.6
174.3 in
Length
176.6 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
3673 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.27 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
175 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
26.62 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
32 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
37 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
552 mi
Range
521 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
552 mi
521 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
148.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1265 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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