Kia Sportage 2018 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 3 HP less power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volkswagen Tiguan. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| 690 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Tiguan can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage and Volkswagen Tiguan are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1492 litres | 1655 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage space. Kia Sportage has 112 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Tiguan. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 163 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sportage scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Volkswagen Tiguan, so Volkswagen Tiguan quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 16 400 | |
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