2025 Kia Sportage vs. 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Sportage

2025 Kia
Sportage

MSRP*: $27,190 to $38,090
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Picture of the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan

MSRP*: $28,880 to $38,880
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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 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 74.1 ft3 65.3 - 73.4 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 184-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 hp 184 hp
Towing Capacity 1,653 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 186.1 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 41.3 in
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 - 39.4 in
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.1 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Sportage than in the Volkswagen Tiguan. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Sportage and the Volkswagen Tiguan.

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). Whether you pick the Kia Sportage or the Volkswagen Tiguan, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Kia Sportage is a little wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. 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 a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the Kia Sportage, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Volkswagen Tiguan. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Kia Sportage and 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. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Kia Sportage as you will in the Volkswagen Tiguan.