Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 14 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 62 litres | |
| 860 km with real consumption | 870 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 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. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Tiguan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from fourteen 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan and Kia Sportage are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1655 litres | 1469 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Tiguan has 135 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 186 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 0.5 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`170 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sportage scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 16 400 | 21 200 | |
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