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Volkswagen Tiguan vs Kia Sportage Comparison
Volkswagen Tiguan
Kia Sportage
2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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2024 Kia
Sportage
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R
Based on the Kia Sportage GT-LINE HEV (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Fuel Efficiency
58L - 60L
354 to 576 km
54L
265 to 437 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$40,990 - $73,790
$32,995 - $55,420
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Silly fast for a family wagon
- Retains the regular Tiguan's strengths
- Bargain compared to rival Euro fast SUVs
Misses
- Only looks special in Lapiz Blue
- Australia misses out on full-fat Euro tune
- Some cabin elements are a bit dated
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Good real-world consumption
- All the nice GT-Line bits inside
- Smooth powertrain operations
Misses
- Should be more affordable
- No all-wheel drive option
- Rude servicing costs
Standard Features
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Premium Paint (+$520)
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Night Shade Blue Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option.
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey Metallic
- Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
Clear White is the standard paint finish, with the following optional:
- Steel Grey
- Gravity Grey
- Fusion Black
- Vesta Blue
- Dawning Red
- Snow White Pearl (SX+ and GT-Line only)
- Jungle Wood Green (SX+ and GT-Line only)
Premium paint costs an extra $520.
All models have a black interior.
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8.4
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8.1
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Specs
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1395 - 1984 | 1598 - 1999 | |
Size (L) | ||
1.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 235kW | 115kW - 137kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3500 - 5600 | 4000 - 6200 | |
Torque | ||
250Nm - 400Nm | 192Nm - 416Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 2000 | 1500 - 4500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.6 - 16 | 10.5 - 16 |