Kia sportage or tiguan which is better. Comparative test KIA Sportage, Volkswagen Tiguan - "Try it, catch up!". Specification Comparison
In this review-comparison of cars, we will try to determine which is better: Volkswagen Tiguan or kia sportage. Is it worth overpaying for technology or prefer the “cheap and cheerful” option.
Since we are talking about a possible overpayment, let's announce the prices for these compact crossovers. Tiguan cost official dealers starts from 1 million 400 thousand rubles, and the cost of Sportage - from 1 million 100 thousand rubles. There is the availability of the "Korean" in comparison with the "German". In the course of the comparison, it will become clear what we are overpaying for in the case of Volkswagen.
Exterior
Dimensions
Traditionally, let's start with the size.
The Volkswagen Tiguan is 4.486 m long, 1.839 m wide and 1.632 m high. Kia Sportage slightly smaller - 4.480 m, and the width and height are larger - 1.855 m and 1.655 m, respectively.
It is more expedient for classmates to compare not dimensions, and wheelbases, because it is this value that affects the longitudinal dynamic stability of the car and the legroom of the rear passengers. So, Tiguan's base is 2.681 m, and Sportage's is 2.670 m. As you can see, the base of the Korean crossover is 1 cm smaller. Like a little. We will assume that they are almost equal.
The ground clearance of the Tiguan is declared at 20 cm, but in practice it turns out that the ground clearance is around 18 cm due to the protruding parts in the rear. Sportage honestly admits about such a figure.
In fact, we have two very similar in size cars.
Design
It is by this parameter that it is much more interesting to compare cars.
German
Looking at the Volkswagen Tiguan, you do not notice any colors. His appearance does not evoke emotion. Well, at least I have. Boring, dull. Can't find anything memorable. Too restrained somehow.
No, if I see him on the street, I will, of course, guess what kind of model he is. But personally, I don't like these cars. Outwardly, I mean.
So, I don’t like the Tiguan outwardly, but it doesn’t cause disgust either. Sort of a middle man. I'll give him 3 points.
Korean
The appearance of the Kia Sportage is full of fresh ideas. Well, let them intersect with the design elements of some cars from the premium segment. On the contrary, I consider it more a plus than a minus for him.
The appearance of the Korean compact cross is bright and memorable enough not to get lost in the crowd. At least for now. And this is its main advantage over the German crossover.
Someone notes the harmonious stern and the "terrible muzzle." But I think that the front end looks quite original. A matter of taste, as it were ... In general, the exterior design of the Sportage suits me quite well, so I give it 5 points.
Interior
Design
German
I really liked the interior design of the Tiguan. Compared with the appearance - like heaven and earth. Very stylish. Neither add nor subtract, as they say. I suspect that the feeling of owning a car with such an interior makes you stay longer in the cabin.
I like everything here. Especially the fully digital instrument cluster. As if the future has already arrived. Changing the image of devices, navigator, computer, etc. It's just a thrill, a visual orgasm. Five for sure.
Korean
The interior design of the Sportage is clearly simpler. I wouldn't say it's bad, not at all. It's just easier. Of course, if I really chose between these salons, I would choose the German version - that's for sure. But the Koreans, in principle, everything is in order.
Everything seems to look harmonious, but if you find fault, then take a look at the central monitor. He has "ears".
I think that the airflow deflectors had to be done separately from the display. But this, I repeat, if you find fault. So the design is quite nothing. I give four.
Ergonomics
The ergonomics of both cars can be called excellent.
German
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan has a firmer seating position, but that's not to say it's not comfortable. The front seats have good anatomical shapes.
Lateral support is excellent, but the length of the seats, according to some car owners, could be more. Whether this is true or not, whether this circumstance affects you specifically, you will understand for yourself by conducting a test drive. Otherwise, no way. I think it's quite a subjective thing. Therefore, I put 5 for the front seats.
The back of the rear sofa also has an ergonomic shape. Sitting on it is comfortable. An interesting design feature: the sofa can be divided into two separate chairs, and for each of them the backrest can change the angle of inclination, plus the seat can move along the skids, moving away or approaching the front seats.
This transformation of the rear sofa provides a great opportunity to adjust the comfortable fit of each rear passenger individually. Definitely five points for this.
For rear passengers, there is a separate climate control and a 12V socket for charging various devices. In addition, there are folding tables with cup holders on the backs of the front seats (cup holders slide out from the side). For taking care of rear passengers five more points.
The steering wheel of the German compact crossover has both reach and tilt adjustments. All controls are located in intuitive places. Excellent.
Korean
In the Korean compact cross, the steering wheel is also adjustable for reach and tilt. Also, no complaints about the location of buttons, knobs, etc. good - everything is in its place. We put five.
The front seats allow you to comfortably accommodate. Lateral and lumbar support are quite normal.
None of the autobloggers reviewing the 2017 Kia Sportage have ever hinted that it is not comfortable for him to sit in the front seat. So we put five.
The rear sofa of the "Korean" also decomposes into two parts. More precisely, only the backrest folds out, allowing each passenger to adjust the angle of inclination individually.
Unlike the "German", the sofa does not have the ability to move back and forth, increasing legroom. This is definitely a minus. I put 4.
For the rear riders from the “buns”, a reclining armrest with cup holders and air vents of the general air conditioner. No tables, no separate climate control is provided here. But as an option, you can order a heated rear sofa - VW does not provide this for some reason. By the way, there are also 12 V charging sockets. As for whether tables and full-fledged climate control are needed in the rear of the crossover, this is a moot point. At least for me. There are cupholders, 12 volts, airflow. Feet get warm in winter. Nothing more is needed, as it were. So I put 5.
Trunk
Trunk volumes Tiguan 2017 and Sportage 2017 vary significantly. So, for the first it is 615, and for the second - 491 liters. The difference is 124 liters. With the backs of the rear sofas folded down, the trunks increase to 1665 and 1480 liters. respectively. In this case, the difference is even greater: 185 liters. Volkswagen wins in terms of volume. I give him 5, I give Kia 3 (after all, they could have made more than 500 liters).
It is possible that the Sportage trunk 2016-2018. significantly lost in volume due to the full-size spare wheel. In the Tiguan 2016 model year, we see only a dokatka. A full-size spare wheel is a priori better than a dokatka, so we put the new Tiguan 4, and the 4th generation Sportage - 5 points.
Specifications
German
For Volkswagen Tiguan 2017, 5 powertrain options and 2 transmission options are immediately offered. There are also two drives: front and full.
There are only three engines - petrol 1.4 and 2.0 turbo with varying degrees of forcing and a 2-liter turbodiesel:
- 1.4 TSI can deliver 125/150 hp. at 5000 rpm and 200 / 250 Nm at 1400 / 1500 rpm.
- 2.0 TSI can deliver 180/220 hp. at 3940 / 4500 rpm and 320 / 350 Nm at 1500 rpm.
- The 2.0 TDI produces 150 hp at 3500 rpm and 340 Nm at 1750 rpm.
For the German crossover, a 6-speed "mechanics" or a 6-speed "robot" are available. Automatic transmission (in the usual sense) is not provided. By the way, a manual transmission can only be installed on a younger, 1.4-liter “engine”. On 2-liter versions - only a robotic "box".
Acceleration dynamics does not depend on the transmission used, as well as on the type of drive. These are the official data published on the official Volkswagen website:
- The first version of the 1.4-liter engine accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 10.5 seconds, the second - in 9.2 seconds.
- The first version of the 2-liter power unit accelerates the car to “hundreds” in 7.7 seconds, and the second in 6.5 seconds.
- diesel engine accelerates the crossover to 100 km / h in 9.3 seconds.
Fuel consumption for different variants of each engine is approximately the same:
- 1.4 / 125 HP - 8.3 liters. in the city and 5.4 liters. in the country,
- 1.4 / 150 HP - 8.8 liters. in the city and 5.6 liters. in the country,
- 2.0 / 180 HP - 10.6 l. in the urban cycle and 6.4 liters. in the suburban cycle,
- 2.0 220 HP - 11.2 liters. in the city and 6.7 liters. along the track.
- 2.0 diesel - no data for some reason.
For a range of five engines, Tiguan earns 5 points.
Korean
For the 4th generation Kia Sportage, 3 powertrains are offered:
- 1.6 T-GDI (turbo) with 177 hp at 5500 rpm and 265 Nm at 1500..4500 rpm,
- 2.0 MPI for 150 hp at 6200 rpm and 192 Nm at 4000 rpm,
- 2.0 CRDi (turbo diesel) with 185 hp at 4000 rpm and 400 NM at 1750..2750 rpm.
There are already three transmissions: "mechanics", "automatic" and "robot". A 6-speed manual gearbox is only available for the 2-liter petrol engine, a 6-speed automatic transmission is only available for the 2-liter petrol and diesel engines, and a 7-speed robotic gearbox is only available for the 1.6-liter turbocharged power unit.
Just like in the crossover of the German company, two types of drive are possible in the “Korean”: front and full. The front is only available in the case of a 150 hp petrol 2.0.
To "hundreds" Sporteydzh accelerates not as fast as his opponent. So, the front-wheel drive version on the "mechanics" with a 2.0 engine with 150 hp. spends 10.5 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h. The same car, but with an "automatic", accelerates 0.6 seconds longer. The same amount (11.1 seconds) for acceleration to “hundreds” is spent by the all-wheel drive version with mechanics on the same power unit. But the all-wheel drive version of this car, but paired with automatic transmission, spends 11.6 seconds.
Further, in descending order of the time spent on acceleration to 100 km / h, there is a diesel unit, which is available only in tandem with an automatic transmission. This duet allows you to disperse the Korean crossover to “hundreds” in 9.5 seconds. The record holder in this competition is a turbocharged 1.6, aggregated only by a “robot”. This bundle accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 9.1 seconds.
Now about fuel consumption. I will give the data published on the official website of Kia.
In order not to complicate the perception, I will say that a 2-liter 150-horsepower “engine”, depending on the type of drive and transmission, “eats” in the city from 10.7 to 11.2 liters. on 17-inch wheels and from 10.9 to 11.8 liters. - on 19-inch. Outside the city, these values are respectively equal to 6.1..6.7 liters. and 6.2..6.7 liters.
The fuel consumption readings for the 1.6 turbo and the 2-litre diesel are unambiguous for some reason. It is possible that this is due to the fact that cars with these "engines" are equipped with disks of only one size. In general, a turbocharged 1.6 in the city "eats" 9.2 liters. per 100 km, outside the city - 6.5 liters. A two-liter turbodiesel in the urban cycle consumes 7.9 liters per "hundred", on the highway - 5.3 liters.
Three engines - 3 points.
Summarizing
Well, let's try to sum up the comparison of cars. But first, I consider it necessary to inform you that I don’t like one of the presented crossovers so much that I really want to buy them. Yes, the Korean compact cross has become more interesting than the previous generation (although, in principle, I also liked the Sportage 3 outwardly). But, as they say, the soul does not lie with him. I don't like the design of the Tiguan at all. Salon - yes, beautiful. But not appearance. Why such a machine? To constantly then irritated her appearance? No, please. In general, why am I saying all this? Yes, to make it clear that I am not rooting for anyone, i.e. my assessment will be as objective as possible in terms of comparing cars by one person.
Let's put all the scores in a table:
| VW Tiguan | Kia Sportage | |
| Appearance | 3 | 5 |
| Interior Design | 5 | 4 |
| Ergonomics | 5/5/5/5 | 5/5/4/5 |
| Trunk | 5/4 | 3/5 |
| Chassis | 5 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 42 | 39 |
As you can see, Volkswagen Tiguan wins in the fight "German against Korean". I remind you that I do not consider this result to be 100% objective. Therefore, if you have an opinion, please voice it in the comments.
And finally, a few words about what is more reliable. With such a formulation of the question, I immediately want to ask: “And how much do you, my friend, plan to drive a new car? How many years / kilometers will it take before the sale? I highly doubt that someone will drive a car until it is completely worn out. At least a hundred kilometers wound. Although, there are some, in principle. But I don't think there are many. Nevertheless, most of us “throw off” the car either before the warranty period expires, or immediately after it, or after 5-7 years. This, I think, is the maximum. During this time, it is unlikely that someone will travel more than 200 thousand. And this, I think, is the minimum for modern engines and transmissions. Therefore, when discussing what to choose and what to buy, you definitely need to sign up for a test drive in order to compare the cars yourself. They don't charge money for this...
In fact, the German and Korean crossover differ very seriously, and the differences begin with the approach to technology. "German" expectedly comes from "small cards": the base engine has a volume of 1.4 liters and a turbine, as well as two power options - 125 and 150 forces. The increase in volume is accompanied by an increase in power, but in any case, it cannot do without a turbine: neither a two-liter gasoline engine with 180 or 220 forces, nor a two-liter diesel engine with 150 “horses”. The situation is equally progressive with gearboxes: if you don’t want to deal with six-speed mechanics, get one of two “wet” DSG options - either a six-speed DQ250 with a “small” 1.4 engine, or a seven-speed DQ500 with two-liter units.
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The Sportage is different: here the two-liter rules the ball atmospheric motor for pragmatic Korean 150 hp Front-wheel drive crossovers are completely devoid of alternatives to it, and those who need four-wheel drive, will be able to pay extra and choose something closer to the German competitor: a turbocharged 1.6-liter gasoline unit With direct injection or a two-liter diesel engine with 185 hp. Gearboxes are also much simpler: a seven-speed preselective “robot” of their own design for the Koreans is put only on a gasoline turbo engine, and all other options are equipped with either a six-speed mechanics or a hydromechanical automatic machine with the same number of steps.
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But choosing a mechanical “base” is perhaps not the most difficult thing compared to determining the appropriate configuration. The key difficulty here is the difference between the German and Korean approaches to the formation of the list of equipment (we have already encountered this in comparison. If the second implies a relatively simple gradual saturation of the car with options in parallel with an increase in price, then the first is simultaneously wildly complex, but just as convenient. The point is that each of the Tiguan configurations is "basic", and you can buy additional packages of options that you specifically need. As a result, a simple five versions, multiplied by a bunch of additional packages, form a myriad of variations for a wide variety of money. Moreover, even the most "older "The equipment is also not exhaustive - it does not have much of what you can get for an extra charge. Therefore, from the point of view of direct comparison, the Volkswagen configurator is a real bacchanalia, and there are suspicions that at least a third of those 3 thousand people who buy Sportage monthly are those who have not mastered the choice of a suitable version of the Tiguan (and although this is a joke, it is slightly sad ).
Of course, in such conditions, it is simply impossible to make an absolutely thorough comparison - but we have found the most reasonable way to compare crossovers. Considering equipment options and prices, we have chosen by contrasting them with the available five Volkswagen configurations Tiguan. And now let's get down to business.
Basic equipment
Subconsciously, you expect more freedom of choice even in the basic version from a Korean car, but in practice everything turns out to be the opposite. Sportage in the Classic version is offered exclusively in front-wheel drive with mechanics - well, with a two-liter aspirated, of course. If you want four-wheel drive, then you will need to pay extra not only for it, but also for a package of “warm options”, albeit very useful, and the amount of the surcharge will be as much as 180 thousand - this is exactly the difference between the front-wheel drive version of the Classic and the all-wheel drive Classic “Warm options ". But back to our base.
Tiguan has a different philosophy from the very beginning: even the basic equipment list can be packed into a car with a 125- or 150-horsepower engine, and you can choose between front and all-wheel drive and manual or robotic gearbox. But you can’t get a car with both DSG and 4Motion all-wheel drive, and the latter requires at least 150 hp. under the hood. But even with these limitations, the choice of engine and transmission here is noticeably wider than in the Sportage.
The Germans and Koreans also differ in their approach to the set of basic options. There is, of course, a lot in common: a good set of airbags, a wide range of electronic auxiliary systems, including not only ABS, stabilization and assistance when starting up and downhill, but also a trailer stabilization system, as well as other “little things” like a multifunction steering wheel , a set of power windows and central lock with key control.
But then there are quite serious differences. The base Sportage is also quite basic: there is air conditioning, an audio system with Bluetooth, CD, USB and a monochrome display, and a tire pressure monitoring system. On this list of options, in general, is exhausted - you can only add 16-inch alloy wheels.
The Tiguan has 17-inch base wheels, but this is not its main difference. There is a whole bunch of useful little things here: heated electric mirrors, leather-trimmed steering wheel and gearshift lever, heated front seats, steering wheel and washer nozzles, three-zone climate control, cruise control, headlight washer, fog lights and electric handbrake. In addition, the audio system here already has a 6.5-inch color screen, and 8 speakers versus 6 for Kia. The list is completed by a distance control system to the vehicle in front with an emergency braking system.
Given all of the above, it is not surprising that the Tiguan in the initial configuration is more expensive than the Sportage. However, the price difference is not as big as one might expect. For a Kia with no alternative, they will ask for 1,289,900 rubles, and for a Tiguan with front-wheel drive and a 125-horsepower engine - 1,399,000. At the same time, you can pay exactly a hundred and get the same car with DSG for 1,569,000 rubles, or you can add 170 and become the owner of an all-wheel drive 150-horsepower crossover on the mechanics for 1,569,000 rubles.
In fairness, it’s worth mentioning a little more about the Warm Options versions of the Classic mentioned above, in which the Sportage receives front and rear seats, side mirrors and the lower edge of the windshield, as well as the ability to order all-wheel drive or automatic transmission - but separately. For the warm options themselves, it is proposed to pay one hundred thousand (and the car will cost 1,389,900), in conjunction with an automatic machine - 140 thousand (up to 1,449,900), and with all-wheel drive - 160 thousand (up to 1,469,900 rubles).
More Options
Stepping up the trim list continues the theme of partial similarities and general differences. The Sportage in the Comfort version is equalized with the Tiguan in terms of heated seats for both rows, side mirrors, steering wheel and windshield, and also gets a rain sensor, separate climate control and cruise control. But in terms of “unique” options, it’s again not so dense here: these are electric folding side mirrors and electric lumbar support for the driver’s seat. Well, the automatic mode of the driver's window - if this can be considered an option that deserves such attention.
However, even the Tiguan does not have “critical” equipment items in the Comfortline configuration, although the list is quite interesting: halogen headlights give way to LED ones, and even with a light sensor, on dashboard a color display appears, and parking sensors in the bumpers.
But in terms of technology, Tiguan continues to lead, further expanding the range of available options. All engines are available here: both versions of the 1.4-liter engine, the 180-horsepower version of the two-liter, as well as diesel. Even manual transmission you can choose - however, only with the most stunted 125-horsepower unit. But all-wheel drive is available with any of the remaining three options, and the diesel and the “senior” gasoline engine, as we remember, get a seven-speed DSG, as it digests more torque.
But Tiguan is leading not only in terms of technology, but also in price: for the front-wheel drive “mechanical” version, you need to pay 1,589,000 rubles, and all-wheel drive, automatic and a 150-horsepower engine increase the price tag by almost 200 thousand, up to 1,799,000. the version will cost another hundred more, at least 1,899,000 rubles, and the most expensive Tiguan in this version is a two-liter gasoline (with DSG and all-wheel drive, of course) for 1,989,000 rubles. At Kia, everything is a little “easier”: the front-wheel drive Comfort on the mechanics costs 1,444,900 rubles, and with a machine gun - 1,504,900. All-wheel drive increases the price tags to 1,524,900 and 1,584,900 rubles, respectively.
Modern multimedia
The third equipment option is rather non-standard from the point of view of direct comparison - the fact is that the Tiguan has a "cheat" special version of CITY wedged between the Comfortline and Highline versions. It is cheating because it offers a number of options for less money, which then will not be available even for the basic Highline, appearing again only “in the very top”. Well, Sportage just gets a new set of "special stages", which brings it to the Prestige package.
The Kia crossover in the Prestige version again catches up with Volkswagen in terms of the presence of a headlight washer, a color display on the dashboard, a light sensor, an electric handbrake and a set of parking sensors. But in some ways it even outperforms: here leather appears in the trim of the seats. Xenon headlights are a unique option, but only because the Tiguan is equipped exclusively with diode head optics.
An important addition for both cars is a full-fledged multimedia system with a color touchscreen and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There is a slight difference in the display diagonal: the Sportage has 7 inches, while the Tiguan has 8. In addition to modern multimedia, both cars get keyless entry with an engine start button and a rear-view camera.
Well, the “cunning” Tiguan, in addition, acquires a good set of electronic assistants: including a blind spot monitoring system, a traffic collision warning system in reverse, parking assistant with side sensors, as well as adaptive cruise control, which can independently "crawl" in a traffic jam. A bonus can be considered an electric tailgate, which in addition has a “delayed closing function”.
In terms of technology, almost nothing changes here compared to the previous version: the Sportage still has only a two-liter 150-horsepower aspirated engine in combination with different types of drive, while the Tiguan has an almost complete range. Only a manual transmission is no longer available here: in the “urban” version of CITY, even the 125-horsepower front-wheel drive Tiguan is equipped with a “robot”, and the Sportage also loses the option with a manual transmission.
The price tags, depending on the engines and gearboxes, grow by a hundred or two thousand rubles. For Sportage they ask for 1,709,900 or 1,789,900 rubles, depending on the type of drive, and for Tiguan - from 1,689,000 to 2,039,000 rubles.
Almost top
Taking one more step up the "hierarchical ladder", we again come across a small contradiction. The Sportage's Premium package bears such a name quite justifiably - in the sense that there is practically nothing higher than it in terms of equipment, since the GT Line performance is more fashion than functional. But the Tiguan's Highline, as we remember, not only gains, but also "loses" in equipment compared to CITY, and the next option, Sportline, gets these options again.
Turning to specific lists of equipment, it becomes clear what is at stake. The “Korean” is gaining a solid set of new options: here are electronic assistants in the form of lane keeping systems, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, reverse parking assistance and automatic “intelligent” parking, and Binsknon headlights, and a panoramic roof with hatch. A wireless charging tray appears in the cabin, and on the outside - 19-inch wheels with low-profile rubber.
But Tiguan takes a step forward and a step back: here again there is no multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a set of electronic driving assistants, but a 12-inch screen appears instead of a classic dashboard and a system automatic control high beam, and the diode light itself becomes a projection light.
In the affordable Sportage engine range, an alternative to the two-liter gasoline engine is finally appearing - a two-liter diesel engine with 185 hp. But the choice of the type of drive and gearbox, on the contrary, is canceled: the “premium” crossover can only be “automatic” and all-wheel drive. Tiguan is in solidarity with a colleague on the part of the "cancellation" mechanical boxes, but leaves the opportunity to choose a front-wheel drive modification with a 150-horsepower engine.
But what is much more interesting here is that in the Highline configuration you can get a 220-horsepower version of a two-liter gasoline engine, with which the Tiguan accelerates to hundreds no worse than a real hot hatch - in 6.5 seconds. This is the most expensive version - it will cost at least 2,259,000 rubles, while a diesel car is available for 2,089,000, and a front-wheel drive car for 1,889,000 rubles.
Diesel Volkswagen engine Tiguan It so happened that both "top" versions of crossovers have a sports name: Kia has GT Line, and Volkswagen has Sportline. But the approach to their functional content, as we already know, is somewhat different.
The Korean crossover in this configuration receives entirely fashion elements: a “sports” steering wheel truncated from the bottom, paddle shifters, a metal trim on the trunk sill, a special interior trim and special 19-inch wheels, as well as LED fog lights. At the same time, the GT Line is even somewhat “more modest” than Premium: there is no bi-xenon and a panoramic roof, as well as the above-mentioned set of systems to make life easier for the driver - lane keeping, blind spot monitoring, and so on. And you will even have to park on the “sporty” crossover on your own: there is no car valet here either.
But its German colleague, on the contrary, “absorbs” all the options that were listed in the CITY and Highline versions, and adds a few more chips to them: alternative “ergonomic” front seats with electric lumbar support and a massage function, as well as steering with variable gear ratio. By the way, only in this version of the Tiguan is equal to the Sportage in terms of wheel diameter - these are 19-inch “rollers” with 255/45 tires.
In fairness, it should be noted that the “sporty” version of Kia, having lost some options, ends up being cheaper than the Premium version. The difference between "German" and "Korean" in these versions is about 300 thousand rubles. The main feature of the GT Line version for the Sportage is the ability to choose a 1.6-liter turbo engine with 177 hp. paired with a seven-speed robotic gearbox with two clutches: such a car will cost 2,044,900 rubles. With a conventional aspirated engine, it costs 1,934,900 rubles, and the diesel modification is the most expensive: 2,054,900 rubles. Tiguan is expected to lose low-power motors and front wheel drive, keeping the choice between two-liter petrol and diesel units. Diesel is the “cheapest”: it starts from 2,289,000 rubles, and the petrol modification costs 2,289,000 or 2,369,000 rubles, depending on the power.
conclusions
We will not traditionally draw conclusions about the profitability of a purchase in favor of one of the considered cars. There is something to think about here, and not only in terms of equipment. Someone prefers modern turbo engines and fast preselective automatic transmissions, while someone basically buys simpler atmospheric engines and hydromechanical automatic transmissions. For some, dynamics play a decisive role, and for others, saving several hundred thousand rubles. Therefore, the final choice, as always, remains with the buyer - and we hope that we have made the decision-making process a little easier.
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Volkswagen Tiguan and 3-4 Kia generation Sportage - crossovers, already the eighth year stubbornly competing with each other. Often, when choosing a compact SUV, buyers consider these models as a priority. On the one hand, the German quality and the strict look of the Tiguan encourage motorists to buy it, but on the other hand, the innovation and originality of the Sportage confuses them when choosing. Having considered crossovers from all sides, we present you today's comparison of those and an analysis of which car is better.
Specifications
In order to answer the question as correctly as possible - “Which is better: Tiguan or Sportage?” - You simply cannot help but turn to a detailed study of the technical characteristics of cars. We will consider indicators regarding the most relevant models for today, namely, crossovers of 2015-2016 production. For convenience of their perception, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the following comparative table:
As you can see, the technical indicators are equal. There is nothing surprising in this, because the concept of building most crossovers is extremely similar. Tiguan and Sportage were no exception, therefore, both in terms of cross-country ability and in terms of the overall technical picture, they are, if not twins, then true brothers.
Important! Both cars are assembled with high quality, so in terms of reliability they are not inferior to each other.
Performance
Having dealt with the previous paragraph of the article, it was clearly defined - on paper, the Volkswagen Tiguan and Kia Sportage are absolutely equal, but is this really the case? Let's find out by analyzing the real performance of crossovers. First, let's look at the cost-effectiveness of the models. Regarding fuel consumption, the situation “on paper” is completely similar to reality. Of course, the figures are slightly different, but they consume fuel that is a crossover from Kia, that a crossover from Volkswagen in the same amount - about 11-18 liters per 100 kilometers of driving in a combined cycle.
As for the repair of models and their general content, there is a similar equality. The owners of these models will not have to spend much money either on taxes or on maintenance - that's all price tags at an affordable level. In general, the models are absolutely equal in terms of economy.
No less important in the operational sense is the speed and maneuverability of crossovers. In this indicator, to be honest, Tiguan has a slight advantage. This model has at least a better start from a place and a general “agility” of movement, albeit top speed it is Sportage that takes a small up. Regarding maneuverability and controllability, both the “Korean” and the “German” are very good and are approximately at the same high level. The cross-country ability, as mentioned earlier, is also the same, because the torque, suspension concept and weight of the crossovers are very similar. Despite the total equality in some components of the comparison, nevertheless, in this context of consideration, we will give an advantage, albeit a small one, to the Volkswagen Tiguan.
In terms of configurations and general functional equipment in the question - "Tiguan or Sportage?", Once again, the winner could not be identified. The fact is that both models are equipped with approximately equal trim levels, the cost of which is:
- for Tiguan - from 900,000-1,900,000 rubles;
- at Sportage - from 1,000,000-2,200,000 rubles.
As you can see, equality is absolute.
Separately, it is worth considering the exterior and interior of the models. Regarding the appearance of crossovers, it is difficult to say something - definitely a matter of taste, but you can appreciate the interior. In general terms, the Volkswagen Tiguan has a more well-thought-out interior, more comfortable and more solid, while the Sportage, of course, is not in a depressing situation, but the interior of the “Japanese” is clearly not up to the level of a competitor (less convenient, not so high quality, etc.) .
Results
At the end of today's material, it is necessary to somehow summarize the comparison of Tiguan and Sportage. To begin with, let's summarize the main advantages, disadvantages and parities regarding the considered crossovers in the following table, formed taking into account more than 200 reviews from the owners of these models:
| Advantages of Tiguan | Advantages of Sportage | Model parity |
| more frisky at start | has a large "maximum speed" | throughput and handling |
| cabin and trunk capacity |
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| more comfortable to use | cost, price for insurance, maintenance, taxes and other nuances of service |
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| more popular | exterior |
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| fuel consumption |
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| complete set and options presented in variations |
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| reliability |
Despite a small number of advantages, Kia Sportage is also relevant in the Russian car market. This is largely due to its innovative design, good reliability and speed characteristics. However, the “Korean” still failed to knock down the Volkswagen Tiguan from its leading position in the crossover segment, which has been the sales leader in its field of specialization for the last couple of years. Certainly, in general german car looks more interesting than its current competitor, but the final choice between them is still made by everyone personally.
Our resource hopes that the material presented above gave you some food for thought and was generally useful. Good luck on the road and in the choice!
Video comparison of Tiguan and Sportage:
Russian automotive market in recent years, experiencing a real boom in crossovers. There is nothing surprising in this: the second primordial Russian misfortune makes motorists choose vehicles that have more ground clearance and a stronger suspension.
Often, all-wheel drive is not superfluous. At the same time, not everyone needs a real large SUV with its outstanding cross-country ability: the obvious disadvantages of such a car will be its voracity, dimensions and lack of proper comfort when driving on asphalt. Here, a crossover comes to the aid of a city dweller who regularly travels to nature and does not want to get stuck in a snowdrift right in his own yard in winter.
Today we will talk about two very popular cars in Russia - the compact SUV Volkswagen Tiguan and Kia Sportage.
VW Tiguan: Strict and technological
The first Tiguan from the "people's brand" was presented in Frankfurt as part of the 2007 international motor show and was immediately perceived by many as the younger brother of the brand's sensational flagship, the VW Touareg. Since then, the model has remained virtually unchanged, only once having experienced a slight restyling.
In September 2015, the second generation of Tiguan saw the light. The car has changed a lot both externally and in terms of equipment.
A significant increase occurred in dimensions: the German became longer and wider than its predecessor by 6 and 3 centimeters, respectively. The wheelbase has also grown and amounted to 2681 mm.
The concern brought to Russia a fairly wide range of engines, including:
- Two 1.4 liter TSI petrols (125 or 150 Horse power).
- Two two-liter petrol TSI 180 and 220 forces each.
- One 150 hp 2.0 TDI diesel unit.
The choice of gearboxes is also great. For the youngest 1.4-liter gasoline engine, a manual transmission and a six-speed DSG robot are available, as well as an automatic six-speed for the 150-horsepower version. In other modifications, a modern 7-speed automatic DSG is used.
Depending on the engine-gearbox combination, the Tiguan's acceleration time to 100 km/h is 9.3 to 6.5 seconds. The consumption of gasoline engines is as follows: about 7 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers in mixed mode for engines with a volume of 1.4 liters; 8 and 8.5 liters for two-liter units with a capacity 180 and 220 horsepower respectively. The diesel engine is very economical and, according to the manufacturer's data, consumes no more than 6 liters.
The suspension layout of the second-generation Tiguan is standard for an SUV: an independent MacPherson strut in front and a multi-link in the rear.
The clearance of the German is large enough for this class and is equal to 200 millimeters.
The trunk volume of the updated Volkswagen is an impressive 615 liters.
The second generation Tiguan is officially the safest in the segment today. compact crossovers according to EuroNCAP assessment.
Prices for the new Tiguan from Russian dealers vary from 1 300 000 rubles for the basic front-wheel drive version up to two and a half million rubles for the "top-end" configuration with a 220-horsepower engine and all-wheel drive.
KIA Sportage: Fashionable and comfortable
Kia Sportage, in comparison with its German counterpart, has just a huge history - the first South Korean crossover of this model debuted already in 1994.
Since its inception, this compact SUV has gone through 4 reincarnations. To appearance the last two generations had a hand in the famous automotive designer Peter Schreyer, who since 2012 has been one of the three presidents of KIA.
Introduced in 2015, the fourth Sportage has undergone noticeable changes in the interior and exterior. The already modern electronic equipment of the car was supplemented with a number of new elements.
In size, the new Korean added slightly. The length increased by 4 centimeters (while wheelbase grew by 30 mm), while the height and width remained unchanged.
Driving comfort has increased significantly due to the settings inherited from its predecessor, but deeply modernized, the chassis. In addition, we can note the serious work of the Koreans in terms of improving sound insulation - the car really became quiet.
Motorists can choose one of three ICE options that the model is equipped with:
- A 2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 150 hp, paired with a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox (acceleration to “hundreds” - from 10.4 to 11.5 seconds; average fuel consumption is about 7.5 liters per 100 km .);
- 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 177 horsepower and working in tandem with the latest seven-speed DCT “robot” (acceleration from 0 to 100 within 9 seconds; combined cycle consumption - no more than 7.5 liters of fuel);
- A two-liter 185-horsepower turbodiesel with a solid torque of 400 N / m, the combination of which with an automatic transmission6 allows you to achieve good efficiency indicators - 6.3 liters of diesel fuel for every hundred of distance covered. Acceleration time to 100 km / h in this combination does not exceed 9.5 seconds.
The ground clearance of the South Korean crossover is 18.5 centimeters.
The Sportage IV cannot boast too much luggage space: the full-size spare wheel reduces 503 liters of the declared usable volume to a modest 490.
Korean showed excellent results in crash tests and received a 5-star overall safety rating.
Prices for a new SUV from KIA start from 1 200 000 rubles. For this money, the buyer gets a fairly good basic package with front-wheel drive. For the most richly equipped version of the GT Line 2.0 D AT6, you will have to pay a little more than 2 million rubles.
Similarities and differences
Speaking about the similarities of new products from Volkswagen and KIA, one can note their almost identical dimensions, weight, and suspension design.
Both cars are designed for city driving with a few exceptions in the form of occasional off-ramps on a country road. Both of them have a modern and very nice design.
This is where the common features of crossovers end. And the differences begin, of which there are a myriad.
Despite similar external dimensions, the German significantly wins in the volume of the trunk and makes it much more convenient to sit in your cabin.
The finishing materials used in the Tiguan are of better quality than those of the South Korean, while the interior of the VW may seem boring to some. Others will appreciate him as reserved and strict. One way or another, the German salon looks more modern.
The review in Sportage traditionally leaves much to be desired. In Tiguan, on the contrary, there are virtually no "dead zones".
In terms of electronics, both KIA and Volkswagen have rich equipment, but if in the first case it is very good, but still “today”, then in the case of a representative of the VAG concern, this is an unconditional “tomorrow”. This applies, among other things, multimedia system and view cameras.
On the go, both cars are quite comfortable. At the same time, the South Korean is somewhat softer on uneven roads - the suspension easily swallows pits and joints. The European steers more sharply and accurately, does not sway in corners and generally creates the feeling of driving a sports car.
Acceleration dynamics at similar power units in a Volkswagen a cut above. The Korean does not look like a "vegetable", but the language will not turn to call him dynamic either.
Verdict
In the bottom line, the factors that can make you choose the KIA Sportage IV instead of the new VW Tiguan can be called a slightly lower “input” cost of the Korean, a significantly lower price for its highest configuration, as well as customer loyalty to the KIA brand, associated, among other things, with an extended warranty and relatively inexpensive car maintenance.
The new Volkswagen Tiguan looks like a better purchase in every sense, provided that the buyer is not constrained by funds.
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