Kia Sportage III (SL) or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

2010–2015 vs 2007–2016 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Boot: Sportage III (SL) 564 l, Tiguan I (5N) 470 l.
Lowest consumption: Sportage III (SL) 5.5 l/100 km, Tiguan I (5N) 5.3 l/100 km.
Power: Sportage III (SL) 85–135 kW, Tiguan I (5N) 81–155 kW.
Standard equipment: Sportage III (SL) 35 items (LX), Tiguan I (5N) 29 items (Trend & Fun).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Sportage III (SL)2010–2015 · 10 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)2007–2016 · 11 engines · Trend & Fun, Track & Field, Sport & Style, TeamSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Sportage III (SL)2010–2015no listings	Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)2007–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,440 mm	Length4,427 mm–4,433 mm
Width	Width1,855 mm	Width1,809 mm
Height	Height1,635 mm–1,640 mm	Height1,686 mm–1,703 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,640 mm	Wheelbase2,604 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance172 mm	Ground clearance200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume465 l–564 l	Trunk volume470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,415 kg–1,735 kg	Curb weight1,499 kg–1,705 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank64 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2015	Production years2007–2016
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power85–135 kW (116–184 hp)	Power81–155 kW (110–211 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.7 CRDi 115	Lowest consumption5.3 l/100 km · 2.0 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 2.0 CRDi 184 AT	Best 0–100 km/h7.8 s · 2.0 TSI 210 4Motion
Top speed	Top speed196 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Trend & Fun
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim35 · LX	Items in the base trim29 · Trend & Fun
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim43 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim39 · Sport & Style
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 5
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sportage III (SL) or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

Length: Kia Sportage III (SL) 4,440 mm, Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) 4,433 mm (a 7 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,604 mm. Boot: 564 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sportage III (SL) or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

The most frugal Kia Sportage III (SL) uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.7 CRDi 115); the most frugal Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) 5.3 l/100 km (2.0 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sportage III (SL) or Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N)?

The strongest Kia Sportage III (SL) makes 135 kW (184 hp) (2.0 CRDi 184 AT); the strongest Volkswagen Tiguan I (5N) 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI 210 4Motion).

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