2026 Kia
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2025 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 23 - 25 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 33 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.1 ft3 | 58.9 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 201 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 1,653 lbs | 1,500 - 1,800 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 183.5 in | 184.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 73.4 in | 73.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 40.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in |
Front 38.2 - 39.5 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.7 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Kia Sportage offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Tiguan, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Kia Sportage offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Sportage as you will with the Volkswagen Tiguan, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Sportage will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Dimensions
The Kia Sportage is about the same width as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
When looking at overall length, the Kia Sportage takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Handling
The Kia Sportage has the same turning radius as the Volkswagen Tiguan, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
With the Volkswagen Tiguan, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the Kia Sportage.
The Kia Sportage has a little less horsepower than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Kia Sportage doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Sportage and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
With the Kia Sportage, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volkswagen Tiguan.