The Comparative Analysis :
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 29,700

€ 36,800
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 SCR BMT is 2.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI.
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
67
71.2
80.4
64.4
73
82.1
71.2 in
Width
73 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
67 in
Height
64.4 in
102.5
174.3
105.1
176.4
174.3 in
Length
176.4 in
102.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
3807 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
12.69 %

General
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
181 hp
175 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
280 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Performance
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
21.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
21.03 lb/hp
19 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
41 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
35 mpg
city
24 mpg
47 mpg
highway
38 mpg
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
698 mi
Range
507 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
698 mi
507 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
144 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
117.3 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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