Kia Sportage 2021 vs Volkswagen Tiguan 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Tiguan, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Tiguan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Kia Sportage has 4x4: Under typical circumstances, the AWD system directs 95% of power to the front wheels and 5% to the rear, but it can automatically adjust this distribution as needed to maintain grip. A dedicated "lock" function enables a balanced 50/50 torque split between the front and rear wheels at speeds up to 30 km/h, offering a driving experience similar to traditional 4x4 systems. Additionally, the Sportage includes a "Terrain Mode" that optimizes performance on surfaces like mud, snow, and sand. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.68 m | |
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Kia Sportage is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Sportage is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1655 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`080 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 24 800 | |
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