Volkswagen Tiguan 2015 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 43 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Tiguan reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Tiguan consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sportage gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 200 mm (7.9 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. | |||
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 | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1655 litres | 1492 litres | |
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Volkswagen Tiguan has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Tiguan has 112 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Tiguan (by 163 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`260 | 2`200 | |
| 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 (€): | 17 600 | 21 600 | |
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