Volkswagen Tiguan 2023 vs Kia Sportage 2021
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Volkswagen Tiguan is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Kia Sportage has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 - 265 HP | 116 - 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 400 NM | 192 - 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 - 10.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 8.5 | 7.2 - 9.2 | |
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On average, the Volkswagen Tiguan petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Kia Sportage. On average, Volkswagen Tiguan equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 181 mm (7.1 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: | 4.54 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 3 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 652 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1650 litres | 1829 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Tiguan has 61 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The Kia Sportage may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 179 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`208 | ~ 2`176 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 23 000 | |
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