Volkswagen Tiguan 2024 vs Kia Sportage 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan engine produces 30 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Kia Sportage 2021: 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: | 4.54 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Tiguan is 2 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 652 litres | 587 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1650 litres | 1776 litres | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has 65 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 126 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`970 kg | 2`245 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`496 kg | 1`640 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 474 kg | 605 kg | |
| Volkswagen Tiguan load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 28 procentiem less than Kia Sportage. Therefore, Kia Sportage is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 200 | 23 000 | |
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