Comparison - Kia Sportage X-Pro 2023 - vs - Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2022

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Also called:

Kia KX5

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Average Price: 
$
36,615
Updated: 
23 Jul 2023
$
31,620
Updated: 
13 Jul 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
14.30gals
15.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Ebony Black
#191919
Steel Gray
#8F8F91
Snow White Pearl
#EEEFEF
Sapphire Blue
#1849BB
Dawning Red
#BC2026
Jungle Green
#65695B
Color: 
Atlantic Blue Metallic
#1F2342
Platinum Gray Metallic
#53575C
Deep Black Pearl
#292929
Opal White
#F6F6F6

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Spacious cabin,
forgiving ride,
generous list of standard and optional tech features.

Cons
Four-cylinder could use a bit more power,
boring driving dynamics,
exterior styling isn't for everyone.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Stylish, quiet and high-tech interior
Roomy seating and a huge cargo area
Added off-road capability with X-Pro trim

Cons
Standard engine supplies leisurely acceleration
Subpar fuel economy from this engine too

By: 
edmunds.com

PROS
Wide range on offer, including a great diesel
Straightforward interior design with top-notch tech
Poised dynamics

CONS
Pricier servicing than some rivals
Third row is tight
Rides a bit firmly

By: 
carexpert.com.au

PROS
Well-built cabin
Slick infotainment system
Roomy middle-row seats

CONS
Alternatives have bigger boots…
… and more exciting interiors
More expensive than some seven-seaters

By: 
carwow.co.uk

PROS
Great chassis
Strong engines
Well-equipped

CONS
Flaky CarPlay integration
Changeable 2022 spec inclusions
Hefty price increases

By: 
whichcar.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
23.00mpg
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
28.00mpg
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.50L
2.00L
Torque: 
178ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
221ft-lbs
at 1 900rpm
Horsepower: 
187hp
at 6 100rpm
184hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.60Feet
37.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Keyless ignition
Leather steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors
Keyless ignition
Leatherette steering wheel
Wireless charging

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
183.50in
186.10in
Width: 
73.40in
72.40in
Height: 
66.90in
66.50in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
7.60in
Front Track: 
63.80in
Rear Track: 
64.10in
Wheel Base: 
108.50in
109.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.80
39.60
Rear Head Room: 
38.00
38.90
Front Leg Room: 
41.40in
40.20in
Rear leg room: 
41.30in
38.70in
Front Hip Room: 
54.80in
54.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.50in
57.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.40in
53.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.60in
55.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
74.10cu.ft
73.40cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2500lbs
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
39.60cu.ft
37.60cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
19.90degrees
18.30degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.60degrees
21.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3834.00lbs
3856.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
2 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass extended moonroof
Heated mirrors
2 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
4-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Leatherette
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
6-way manual passenger seat adjustment
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Folding center armrest

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual zone front climate control
Keyless ignition
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual zone front climate control
Keyless ignition

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8 total speakers
Harman/kardon premium brand speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
400 watts stereo output
6 total speakers
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Lip Spoiler
Deep Tinted Glass
Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Deep Tinted Glass
Lip Spoiler
Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets And Wiper Park
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 x 7.0 in
18 x 7.0 in
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
All season tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated discs
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear solid disc brakes
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Lane keep assist
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist