Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 vs Kia Sportage 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 25 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Tiguan could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Tiguan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Tiguan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.63 m | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Tiguan is 1 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Tiguan is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 564 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1510 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Volkswagen Tiguan has 94 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 1.2 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Volkswagen Tiguan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Kia Sportage has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Tiguan, so Kia Sportage quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 10 800 | |
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