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2024 Kia Sportage review
Kia's strong-selling Sportage GT-Line is ready for families and young couples. This affordable flagship medium SUV starts from under $60k.
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Jade Credentino
2022 Kia Sportage vs 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison
Kia Sportage
Volkswagen Tiguan
2022 Kia
Sportage
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2024 Volkswagen
Tiguan
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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 Kia Sportage GT-LINE (AWD)
Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan 235TSI R
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
TowingFuel Efficiency
54L
340 to 437 km
58L - 60L
447 to 534 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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MSRP
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$43,990 - $73,790
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CarExpert's Take
Jade Credentino
Contributor
Jade Credentino drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Attainable flagship SUV
- Good start for new families
- Smooth drive
Misses
- Missing some features available in rivals
- Long wait times
- Safety tech can lead to laziness
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
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
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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Colours Available
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.
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
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 1999 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.0L | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 115kW - 137kW | 110kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 6200 | 3900 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 416Nm | 250Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4500 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
